MMÜ677 - ADVANCED MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR of MATERIALS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR of MATERIALS | MMÜ677 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Question and Answer Problem Solving Other: Homeworks. | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Departmental Faculty | |||||
| Course objective | To teach to investigate material deformation, the mechanisms of fracture and fatigue and to understand the relation between the mechanical properties-microstructure. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Prediction of elastic deformations in isotropic, anisotropic and composite materials, Prediction of the yielding failure of engineering materials and components under multiaxial stress states, Explaining the effect of microstructural features and deformation mechanisms on flow of materials, Analysis of crack growth behavior of engineering materials, Predicting the fatigue life of engineering components subjected to cycling loading. | |||||
| References | 1) Hosford, W., Caddel, R., Metal Forming, Prentice Hall, 2005. 2) Mechanical Behavior of Materials, M.A. Meyers and K.K. Chawla, Cambridge, 2009. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Theory of Elasticity |
| Week 2 | Elastic Constitutive relationship |
| Week 3 | Viscoelasticity |
| Week 4 | Plasticity, True Stress-true strain |
| Week 5 | Constitutive Yield, Flow and Failure Criteria |
| Week 6 | Plastic Flow under Multiaxial Loading |
| Week 7 | Midterm Examination |
| Week 8 | Inelastic Deformation |
| Week 9 | Twinning and Martensitic Transformation (focus on shape memory alloys) |
| Week 10 | Strengthening Mechanisms |
| Week 11 | Midterm Examination |
| Week 12 | Fracture Mechanics |
| Week 13 | Fracture Modes |
| Week 14 | Fatigue Mechanisms |
| Week 15 | Damage Tolerant Design |
| Week 16 | Final Examination |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 5 | 15 |
| Presentation | 1 | 5 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 30 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 8 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 12 | 7 | 84 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework assignment | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 35 | 70 | 236 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Obtain advanced level theoretical and applied knowledge by gaining expertise in different areas of Mechanical Engineering. | X | ||||
| 2. Have knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology. | X | ||||
| 3. Use the tools of the basic and engineering sciences in the solution of complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 4. Contribute to the science and technology literature by publishing results of their academic work. | X | ||||
| 5. Carry out a comprehensive research study that results in a new scientific method or leads to a technological product/process, that brings innovation to science/technology, or is an application of a known methodology into a new field. | X | ||||
| 6. Are able to carry out an advanced level research work in his/her field independently. | X | ||||
| 7. Take the responsibility and develop new strategical approaches for solving unforeseen complicated problems in engineering. | X | ||||
| 8. Are able to show leadership when faced with problems related to mechanical engineering. | X | ||||
| 9. Are aware of the life-long learning philosophy and its opportunities in effective monitoring of current developments in Mechanical Engineering. | X | ||||
| 10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English. | X | ||||
| 11. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 12. Use the information and communication technologies at the advanced level as required by the area of specialization and work. | X | ||||
| 13. Are aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 14. Uses the information which he/she absorbs from his/her field, the problem solving and practical skills in interdiciplinary studies. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest