last modified: 18/08/2005

Course code: MS4091
Course name: Joining
This concerns a Course
In the program of MSc MSE
EC (European Credits): 4 (1 EC concerns a work load of 28 hours)
Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Department of Materials Science Engineering
Lecturer 1: Richardson	Tel.: 015 - 27 85086
Lecturer 2: Hermans
Lecturer 3:
Catalog data:	Course year:	MSc 1^st year
	Course language:
		In case of Dutch: Please contact the lecturer about an English alternative, whenever needed.
	Semester:	1B
	Hours per week:	4
	Other hours:
	Assessment:	Written exam
	Assessment period:	1B / 2B
	(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites (course codes): Basic knowledge of the structure of metals
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Detailed description of topics: Joining technologies are of critical importance to construction and assembly of virtually all components, and structures found in modern society. This module provides an introduction to the engineering aspects of joining techniques including mechanical fasteners, fusion welding, brazing and soldering and adhesive bonding. The influence of joining on material properties and the suitability of the choice of joining techniques for selected applications is addressed. Methods for assessing the quality of joints are also discussed, with a focus on the non-destructive methods most commonly employed for welded and adhesively bonded structures.
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Learning goals: At the conclusion of this course, students should be capable of describing the engineering principles, advantages and limitations of a range of joining technologies and non-destructive testing methods. Students should also be able to describe, in broad terms, the influence of the joining method on subsequent material structure and performance.
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