Deformation and Failure (7.5 ECTS credits)
The course is intended to give an understanding of mechanical properties of engineering materials. The focus is on mechanisms of deformation and fracture of metallic, polymer and composite materials, with an emphasize on metallic materials. Fundamentals of fracture mechanics and fatigue are treated. A case-study on failure analysis is included, where the student will do laboratory as well as theoretical work, aiming at acquiring an in-depth understanding of the relation between microstructure, mechanical properties and the practical application. Also, the student will gain knowledge and experience in laboratory methods used in materials engineering work.
- Education level: Master’s level
- Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements) More about Progressive specialization.
- Admission requirements: Mechanical engineering 75 ECTS cr including materials engineering 15 ECTS cr and solid mechanics 7.5 ECTS cr or quivalent
- Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
The course begins:
| Term | Mode of study | Type of course | Application** | |
| Spring -13 | Campus | 50%, day | Closed | |
| Spring -14 | Campus | 50%, day | Closed | |
* The literature list may change before the start of the course.
** The online application service at antagning.se opens about one month before application deadline.
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This course is included in the following programme(s):
- Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, spec. in Materials Engineering (Year of study: 4)
- Master Programme in Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Materials Engineering (Year of study: 1)
- Master of Science in Engineering, Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, specialisation in Materials Engineering (Year of study: 1)
