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Failure Analysis 6 Credits

The course gives knowledge of various failure mechanisms and methodology of failure analysis especially in cast metals. The various factors behind the failure from aspect of materials, design, processing and operational parameters are discussed. It covers the deformation of cast metals at both room and elevated temperature and provides knowledge on fracture mechanics. The environmental factors such as temperature and corrosion affecting the failure are studied. The approach, planning and execution of failure analysis process and related analytical techniques are also discussed.

Course Contents

The course gives knowledge of various failure mechanisms and methodology of failure analysis especially in cast metals. The various factors behind the failure from aspect of materials, design, processing and operational parameters are discussed. It covers the deformation of cast metals at both room and elevated temperature and provides knowledge on fracture mechanics. The environmental factors such as temperature and corrosion affecting the failure are studied. The approach, planning and execution of failure analysis process and related analytical techniques are also discussed.

The course includes the following elements:
- Structure of metals
- Failure modes in cast materials: ductile and brittle fracture, fatigue, creep
- Analysis methods for the study of fracture surfaces
- Plastic deformation, crack nucleation and growthmechanism
- Study of environmental factors (temperature, corrosion) and related failures
- General outcomes and discussion about failure analysis

Prerequisites

Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject in Mechanical Engineering, and 21 credits Mathematics, and completed courses in Component Casting, 6 credits, and Material Testing and Characterisation, 6 credits. English Language requirements corresponding to English 6 or English B in the Swedish upper secondary school

Level of Education: Master
Course code/Ladok code: THAS26
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering

Previous and ongoing course occasions

Type of course
Program
Study type
Distance
Semester
Spring 2018: Mar 12 - May 06
Rate of Study
100%
Language
English
Location
Time
Flexible
Examiner
Ehsan Ghassemali
Course coordinator
Ehsan Ghassemali
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
13500kr
Syllabus
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Application code
HJ-T8141
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