308.693 Methods for material assessment
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2022W, LU, 2.0h, 2.0EC

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 2.0
  • Type: LU Laboratory Exercise
  • Format: Hybrid

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

to apply independently basic metallographic characterization techniques for evaluating structure-property relationships (e.g. grinding preparation, microstructure and fracture assessment).

Subject of course

Selected examples of treatment of metals, methods of testing, defect characterisation.

Teaching methods

Various grinding and polishing techniques, as well as a basic usage of light-microscopy.

Mode of examination

Immanent

Additional information

Can be executed in English, Spanish or German. Registration at the preliminary meeting at the beginning of each semester, exceptionally as well during the semester by contacting the assistents. Special literature will be stated during the experiments. http://wwwt.tuwien.ac.at/

A list of currently available topics can be downloaded as pdf-File

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Mon14:00 - 15:0003.10.2022GM 3 Vortmann Hörsaal - VT prelimenary meeting

Examination modalities

The course assessment will be based on:

  • a final report and/or presentation
  • and an oral interview

Course registration

Not necessary

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 434 Materials Sciences Not specified
066 445 Mechanical Engineering Elective
066 482 Mechanical Engineering - Management Elective
700 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory elective
730 Chemical and Process Engineering Mandatory elective

Literature

H. Blumenauer: Werkstoffprüfung, Dt. Verl. Grundstoffind., Leipzig 1994.

Previous knowledge

basic knowledge in mathematics physics and material science

Miscellaneous

Language

German