Materials Testing

Code:

EMM0018

Acronym:

EMAT

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Engineering Sciences
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=1143
Responsible unit:	Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEMM	30	Syllabus since 2006/2007	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Tests allow us to determine the properties of the materials, which is essential to predict the performance in service, analyze potential failures and control the manufacturing process. As so, it is fundamental for a material engineer to possess a vast knowledge about the most applied tests, understand how they are chosen, how they are performed and how to interpret the results. Being a part of the curriculum of the MIEMM, this unit will permit the integration of the tests knowledge with the materials mechanical behavior comprehension, addressed in others course units, an essential requirement to its proper application.
Goals
This unit is supposed to address the main essays for the mechanical properties determination and the main non-destructive tests for the determination of defects and failures, giving emphasis to the physic and mechanical principles, the test methods based on applicable norms and the interpretation of results.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students are expected to:
- master the main tests for the mechanical properties determination and the main non-destructive tests for the determination of defects  and failures;
- be capable of applying norms when doing tests and interpret the results;
- be capable of evaluating the aptitude of a given material for a certain application based on the results of the tests.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Introduction to the materials testing. Tension, compression, bending, torsion and shear testing. Hardness testing. Impact and toughness testing. Creep testing. Wear testing. Nondestructive tests: industrial radiography, liquid penetrant, magnetic-particle, Eddy current and ultrasonic testing.

Mandatory literature

Smith, William F.; Principios de ciência e engenharia dos materiais. ISBN: 972-8298-68-4
Davim, J. P.; Ensaios mecânicos e tecnológicos. ISBN: 972-98726-5-1
Branco, Carlos Augusto Gomes de Moura; Mecânica dos materiais. ISBN: 972-31-0233-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes – presentation of the tests which are part of the program and problem solving cases. Practical classes – exercise solving and laboratorial classes in order to contact with the main tests.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	65,00
Trabalho laboratorial	35,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	50,00
Estudo autónomo	56,00
Frequência das aulas	28,00
Trabalho laboratorial	28,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

To be admitted to exams, students: - have to do all the practical assignments. - cannot miss more than 25 % of the practical classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade = 0.65 x Exam grade + 0.35 x Practical component grade

Examinations or Special Assignments

Special cases will be assessed with a written exam (65 % of the final grade) plus a practical assignment (35 % of the final grade).

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Special cases will be assessed with a written exam (65 % of the final grade) plus a practical assignment (35 % of the final grade).

Classification improvement

Students can improve the theoretical-practical component by attending an extra exam.