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METE474 FAILURE ANALYSIS

Course Code:	5700474
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	5.0
Department:	Metallurgical And Materials Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. BÝLGEHAN ÖGEL
Offered Semester:	Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Objectives of failure analysis. General procedure of a failure investigation: Collection of background data, preliminary examination, nondestructive testing, destructive testing. Macro and micro inspection of fracture surfaces: Metallographic and fragtopraphic analyses, chemical analyses. Determination of fracture type. Application of fracture mechanics. Case studies that demonstrate various types of component failures and the preventive measures.