The course relates the mechanical properties of metals to their microstructure, explaining the development and evolution of deformation microstructures. The course has a theoretical part where plastic deformation, from continuum- and crystal plasticity perspectives, is followed by dislocation theory and hardening mechanisms. Then an applied part follows where static cracks, tough- and brittle fracture, fatigue, creep and strain ageing are considered. The course has also a modelling part where models are applied to experimental information.
MH2032 Mechanical Properties of Materials 6.0 credits
The students will be introduced to the fundamentals of mechanical metallurgy.
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MH2032 (Autumn 2019–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MH2032 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student should be able to:
- Explain the principles of deformation of metals.
- Explain creep and the principles of fracture in metals, recognizing typical fracture surfaces.
- Apply appropriate models for describing mechanical properties.
- Value the importance of mechanical properties.
The purpose of the course is that:
The students should process information about mechanical properties so it can be valued, applied and criticized. The students should be able to work in metal producing, or metal using industry where mechanical properties are of high value. They should also be able to study the subject further by courses, books of research articles.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MH2038 Micro and Nano Structures in Materials 6.0 credits or similar
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TENA - Written exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INLA - Assignment, 0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- KON1 - Partial exam, 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.
Students who have not completed a course with a previous set of examination parts are examined at TEN1 and SEM1.
Examiner
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
Education cycle
Second cycle