ECTS - Failure Analysis
Failure Analysis (ME431) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failure Analysis | ME431 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ME210 ve ME316 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Technical Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | Types of failures. Macro and microfracture mechanisms. Causes of failures:defective material, faulty design, improper material selection, faulty manufacturing and construction, etc. Analysis of failures. Case studies. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Hata türleri, makro ve mikro çatlak mekanizmaları, hata nedenleri: defolu malzeme, yanlış tasarım, uygun olmayan malzeme seçimi, yanlış imalat ve montaj, hata analizi, vaka incelemeleri. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Causes and Mechanisms of Failure | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Tools and Techniques Used in Failure Analysis | Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Fracture Types, Macro Fracture Properties | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Microcharacteristics on Fractured Surfaces | Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Microcracks and Griffith Theory | Chapter 5 |
| 6 | Fracture Mechanics, Stress Concentration | Chapter 6 |
| 7 | Lineer Elastic Fracture Mechanics | Chapter7 |
| 8 | Elastic Plastic Fracture Mechanics | Chapter 8 |
| 9 | Fracture Toughness Tests | Chapter 9 |
| 10 | J Testing and CTOD Testing | Chapter 10 |
| 11 | Parameters Affecting Fracture Toughness | Chapter 11 |
| 12 | Fatique Crack Initiation | Chapter 12 |
| 13 | Environmentally Assisted Cracking in Metals | Chapter 13 |
| 14 | Environmentally Assisted Cracking in Metals | Chapter 14 |
| 15 | Final Exam Period | All Chapters |
| 16 | Final Exam Period | All Chapters |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, T.L. Anderson, CRC Press, 2017. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Practical Engineering Failure Analysis Hani M. Tawancy, Anwar Ul-Hamid, Nureddin M. Abbas, Marcel Dekker, 2004 |
| 3. Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, R. W. Hertzberg, John Wiley & Sons, 2013 | |
| 4. Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials, J. Rösler, Springer,2007. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 15 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 10 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 8 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods. | X | ||||
| 4 | Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines. | X | ||||
| 6 | Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. | X | ||||
| 8 | Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. | X | ||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 10 | Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | X | ||||
| 12 | Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 130 | ||