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MG215V Advanced Welding Technology, Modulus 3 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus MG215V (Spring 2012–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MG215V (Spring 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Basic strength of materials - short update; Strength aspects of various metallic construction materials; Work procedures for the design of welded products; Constructive design; Static and dynamic design of welded joints; Choice of welding class and safety factors; Joint design and placement, Impact of additive material; Standards and documentation.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will have

  • deep knowledge of strength of welded details and welded structures
  • ability to conduct analysis of the strength of a welded structure
  • ability to accomplish a design work including strength calculations of welded constructions
  • ability to use FEM programs as an aid for analysis of welds as to strength
  • ability to plan flexible welding system with and without a robot
  • ability to accomplish an optimized choice of material, consumables, welding process including optimization of the total weld quality and costs.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

MG110V Introductory Welding Technology,  general course
MG111V Introductory Welding Technology,  advanced course
MG112V Non-Destructive Testing
MG213V Advanced Welding Technology, Module 1
MG214V Advanced Welding Technology, Module 2

or corresponding

and Swedish B and English A

Literature

Konstruktionshandbok för smältsvetsade produkter Utgåva 3,
Bestämmelser för Stålkonstruktioner 1999,
samt utdelat material i kursen.
(Som förberedelse rekommenderas gymnasiebok i hållfasthetslära)

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • ÖVN1 - Exercise, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

Written examination (TEN1; 3 credits)
Exercises (ÖVN1; 3 credits).

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Production Engineering

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

Only for non-KTH students. Students of a programme or exchange students at KTH should take MG2015.