MG1010 Introductory Welding Technology, General Course 6.0 credits

Svetsteknologi, allmän kurs

A survey of problems in welding technology with a concentration on weldability of steel and welding methods.

Educational level First cycle Academic level (A-D) C
Subject area Mechanical Engineering
Techonology
Grade scale A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Autumn 12 svets ak for programme students FULL

Periods Autumn 12 P1 (6.0 credits) Application code 50890
Start date 2012 week: 34 End date 2012 week: 42
Language of instruction Swedish Campus KTH Campus
Number of lectures Number of exercises
Tutoring time Daytime Form of study Normal
Number of places * 5 - 20
*) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.
Course responsible Anders Hansson, anders.hansson@iip.kth.se
Teacher Joakim Hedegård, joakim.hedegard@swerea.se
Target group

Elective for CMAST, CDEPR, CMATD, CFATE

Autumn 13 svets ak for programme students

Periods Autumn 13 P1 (6.0 credits) Application code 51071
Start date 2013 week: 36 End date 2013 week: 44
Language of instruction Swedish Campus KTH Campus
Number of lectures Number of exercises
Tutoring time Daytime Form of study Normal
Number of places * 5 - 50
*) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.
Course responsible Joakim Hedegård <hedeg@kth.se>
Teacher Joakim Hedegård, joakim.hedegard@swerea.se
Target group

Compulsory for TPRMM1 (profile Industrial joining and welding)

Elective for CMAST, CDEPR, CMATD, CFATE

Part of programme

Autumn 13 Svets ak for single courses students - To application

Periods Autumn 13 P1 (6.0 credits) Application code 10038
Start date 06/09/2013 End date 2013 week: 44
Language of instruction Swedish Campus KTH Campus
Number of lectures Number of exercises
Tutoring time Daytime Form of study Normal
Number of places * 1 - 10
*) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made.
Course responsible Joakim Hedegård <hedeg@kth.se>
Teacher Joakim Hedegård <hedeg@kth.se>
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Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course requirements, students will

  • know the fundamentals in materials technology of welding
  • know the fundamentals in processing of welding
  • know the fundamentals in strength of materials in welded constructions
  • have the ability to evaluate breakdown safety in a construction during normal operation
  • have the ability to choose material and process to give structural strength.

Course main content

A survey of problems in welding technology with a focus on weldability of steel and welding methods.

Disposition

The classes are concentrated to two full days of studies, in average every second week. In between classes homework assignments and preparation work have to be completed. High degree of attendance to classes is required. The course includes laboratory exercises in welding and cutting methods.

Eligibility

Basic eligibility and 120 hp in Mechanical Engineering

Literature

Kompendierna:

"Svetsningens materialteknologi" av NilsErik Hannerz

"Svetsteknologiskt ABC" av Kjell Eriksson

"Vanliga svetsmetoder" av Klas Weman

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, , grade scale: P, F
  • SEM1 - Seminar, , grade scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

LAB1    Laboratory exercises        0,0 cr   
SEM1    Seminars                       0,0 cr
TEN1    Written examination        6,0 cr

Offered by

ITM/Production Engineering

Contact

Joakim Hedegård, joakim.hedegard@swerea.se

Examiner

Anders Hansson, anders.hansson@iip.kth.se

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 11.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.