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22MIN499 - Principles of failure analysis

Course specification
Course titlePrinciples of failure analysis
Acronym22MIN499
Study programmeMetallurgical Enginering
Module
Lecturer (for classes)
    Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
      Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
        ESPB3.0Status
        ConditionPhysics of Strength and PlasticityОблик условљености
        The goalUnderstanding of fracture mechanisms and basic knowledge on principles and procedures of failure analysis.
        The outcomeBasic knowledge on failure analysis: testing, interpretation and organization of failure investigation.
        Contents
        Contents of lecturesTypes of fracture. Mechanisms of crack initiation and crack propagation for different types of fracture. Fracture surface characteristics. Identification of fracture type. Methods of fracture analysis. Principles of fracture analysis. Principles and organization of failure investigation.
        Contents of exercisesObservation of fractured surface using light and SEM microscopes. Examples of typical features. Case studies.
        Literature
        1. Daniel P. Dennies, How to Organize and Run a Failure Investigation, ASM International, 2005
        2. D.J.Wulpi, Understanding How Components Fail, ASM (1999)
        3. R.W. Hertzberg, Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, John Willey and Sons, 4th Ed., 1995.
        4. Ђ. Дробњак, Скрипта, ТМФ, Београд (1993)
        Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
        LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
        21
        Methods of teachingLectures, laboratory work and assignment
        Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
        Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
        Activites during lecturesTest paper
        Practical lessonsOral examination50
        Projects
        Colloquia
        Seminars50