Testing of Mechanical Properties (FSI-9ZMV)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Ivo Dlouhý, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚMVI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech or English
Aims of the course unit:
To broaden student's knowledge about measuring methods of mechanical properties of structural materials.
Learning outcomes and competences:
PhD student will gain knowledge about measuring methods of mechanical properties of materials. If necessary he/she would arrange measurements for his/her research work.
Prerequisites:
Good knowledge of strength properties of materials and their testing.
Course contents:
Advances in the field of material science have resulted in the improvement of existing materials and the development of new materials. Most material branches of engineering, particularly, those involved in the design and construction of new mechanical or structural elements, depend on the results of mechanical tests for measurements of material properties.
For accurate analysis and use of test data, it is important that engineers, even those not engaged in actual testing work, process and general knowledge of common test methods and an understanding of the applicability, advantages, and limitations of a given test procedure.
This course is intended to provide such an understanding; in relation to particular mechanical tests and characteristics of materials to mechanical loading.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Final exam has oral part only.
Controlled participation in lessons:
The PhD student has to write an essay about testing of mechanical properties with respect to his/her research work. Alternatively he may prepare and give oral prezentation to this topic for other course participants.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Measuring of mechanical properties of structural materials like metal, ceramics, polymer and composite.
2. Phenomena at yield point, work hardening and its measurements.
3. Digital image correlation techniques.
4. Youngs modulus and methods of its measurements.
5. Fracture toughness, LEFM, EPFM - in extent corresponding to PhD students needs.
6. Fatigue properties - measurements and interpretation.
7. Creep properties - measurements and interpretation.
8. Nano, microindentation techniques, scratch test.
Actual content of the course is modified with respect to PhD Thesis of a student.
Literature - fundamental:
1. Kolektiv: Metals Handbook, Vol. 8, Mechanical Testing. ASM, Metals Park, 1989.
2. Kolektiv: ASM Handbook, Vol 19, Fatigue and Fracture. ASM International, 1996
3. M. Meyers, K. Chawla: Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Cambridge University Press, 2009
4. Standardy. EN, ISO, ASTM
Literature - recommended:
1. Pavol Veles: Mechanické vlastnosti a skůšanie kovov. SNTL/ ALFA 1985,
2. Pluhař, J. a kol.: Nauka o materiálech, SNTL/ALFA 1989 , 0
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
D-MAT-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W
D-MAT-K combined study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W