Course Description:
To give an initial grounding on the different mechanical properties measured together with descriptions of the methods used to measure them.
To define the correct methods for measuring mechanical properties in order to ensure specific metals are suitable for the intended application.
Course aims: To give an initial grounding on the different mechanical properties measured together with descriptions of the methods used to measure them. To define the correct methods for measuring mechanical properties in order to ensure specific metals are suitable for the intended application.
Learning Outcomes:
Course Duration: 1 day
Course content
Course aims: To give an initial grounding on the different mechanical properties measured together with descriptions of the methods used to measure them. To define the correct methods for measuring mechanical properties in order to ensure specific metals are suitable for the intended application.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the key properties of metals
- Interpret stress-strain plots
- Familiarity with terms relating to fatigue and creep
- Understand the phenomenon of ductile-brittle transition
- Explain the meaning of the term KIC
- Explain the difference between macro and micro hardness tests
Course Duration: 1 day
Course content
- Why Test?
- Tensile Testing
- Impact Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Charpy Testing
- Uncertainty in Measurement