LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student can:
-Identify the main joining mechanisms within welding technology;
-Address the fundaments of physics of electric arc and metallic transference in electric arc welding;
-Implement an applicability analysis of SMAW + SAW + GTAW + PAW + GMAW + FCAW + LW + EBW + Hybrid joining techniques
-Address the fundaments of solid-state welding techniques and joining techniques for advanced materials: polymers; ceramics; composites;
-Make a weldability analysis based on the welding metallurgy;
-Apply the fundaments of design of welded structures with a focus on static loading conditions
Credits: 5
Schedule: 25.04.2023 - 08.06.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pedro Santos Vilaca da Silva
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Welding technology plays a critical role in almost every industry sector - it is critical to the world's ability to cope with the continuous development demands. Whether joining the smallest bio-implants or welding the world's biggest components, welding makes significant contributions to the global quality and sustainability of life. Welding technologies, whether conventional, or advanced, and welding engineers and operators, are thus vital elements to improved quality of life for all. In fact, there is a huge demand for welders in the industry. Welding is an extremely important component of many industries in Finland and worldwide. In fact, without specialized know-how on welding, many construction projects, bridge building, vehicle manufacturing processes, computer electronics plants, plastics manufacturing, and even our space program would come to a standstill.
In the present course, the fundaments of welding and joining by fusion and solid-state are reviewed preparing the students for the introduction of the most relevant developments and recent innovations in the welding technology. The fundaments on the welding metallurgy and design of welded structures will also be assessed.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Final Grade =
0.6 X max (final exam grade; special project grade) +
0.2 X continuous evaluation grade from answers to theory seminar questions +
0.2 X continuous evaluation grade from laboratory reports
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Event/action description
#Events or #h/event
#hours
Self-preparation of Seminars
1 h/event
13
Theory Seminars
(workload factor 1:1)
13 events
33
Self-study after Seminar +
Feedback examination of Essays
1,5 h/event
19,5
Essays
9 events; 250 words (0.5~1 page);
1 h/100 words22,5
65 %
Laboratory preparation
0,5 h/event
2
Laboratory/Exercises
(workload factor 1:2)
4 events
8
Laboratory reporting
4 events; 500 words (1~2 page);
1 h/100 words20
22 %
Exam preparation / Feedback
Self-study + Discussion w/ Prof.
14
Exam (written and/or oral)
1 event
3
13 %
TOTAL
135 h
Exam = 17 h (also possible to replace by Special Project for deep learning approach)
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).
- Teacher: Vilaca Pedro