Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
MKM-23-107Elective136
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Learn welding methods, examine weld zones, get familiar with weld defects and possible remedies for these defects
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç.Dr. Tayfun SOYSAL
Learning Outcomes
1Learn how to join materials by welding
2Get familiar with welding methods
3Understand weld microstructure and mechanical properties.
4Learn weld defects and possible remedies for these defects
5Learn Hot cracks formation during welding
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Fusion and solid state weld methods, heat flow in welding, weld defects, hot cracks, weld microstructure
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Fusion welding methods : gas and electrode welding
2Fusion welding: gtaw and smaw
3Fusion welding methods: laser and electron beam welding
4Fusion welding methods: electroslag and plasma welding
5Friction stir solid state welding
6Heat flow in welding
7Chemical reactions in welding
8Midterm exam
9Fatihue
10Solidification microstructure
11Solidification cracking
12Partial melted zone formation
13Pmz cracking
14Defects in stainless steel welding
Recommended or Required Reading
Welding Metallurgy 2nd edition, Sindo Kou
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination160
Problem Solving130
Self Study110
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14242
Report Preparation11010
Report Presentation111
Self Study12525
Individual Study for Mid term Examination12525
Individual Study for Final Examination13030
Homework13030
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)167
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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