Course
Materials Technology (MSK200)
When the course is completed, the students should have acquired a basic understanding of how materials structure and micro-mechanisms influence mechanical properties. Analyses and calculations based on crystal structure, stress-strain curves and fracture mechanical data are expected to be mastered. Understand simple phase diagram, in particular the Fe-C diagram. Explain the origin of the common microstructures in steel. Application of TTT and CCT-diagrams.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
MSK200
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Time table
Literature
Content
Core topics include: basic bonding theory and crystallography, microstructure, defects and dislocation theory. Material behaviour under tensile loads, elasticity and plasticity. Hardening mechanisms. Diffusjon. Recrystallization and grain growth. Introduction to fracture mechanics and fatigue. Phase digrams: isomorphous phase diagrams, eutectic phase diagrams and the Fe-C diagram. Transformations in steels. Nucleation and growth. Kinetics and TTT-diagrams. Precipitation hardening. Microstructure and mechanical properties of steels.
Learning outcome
When the course is completed, the students should:
- Have acquired a basic understanding of how materials structure and micro-mechanisms influence mechanical properties.
- Analyses and calculations based on crystal structure, stress-strain curves and fracture mechanical data are expected to be mastered.
- Understand simple phase diagram, in particular the Fe-C diagram.
- Explain the origin of the common microstructures in steel. Application of TTT and CCT-diagrams.
Required prerequisite knowledge
HSE-course for bachelor students (TN101)
Recommended prerequisites
Mechanics (FYS100), Mathematical Methods 1 (MAT100)
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Valid calculator |
Written exam is digital
Coursework requirements
Lab exercise 1, Lab exercise 2
Approved mandatory lab work and approved lab report in order to take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCourse coordinator:
Vidar Folke HansenCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Johan Andreas Håland ThorkaasCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Wakshum Mekonnen TuchoCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Mats IngdalMethod of work
6 hours lectures and exercises per week. Teaching language is Norwegian. 2 mandatory laboratory assignements.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Materials Technology (MSK200_1) , Mechanics of Materials (MSK205_1) | 5 |
Open for
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1