FMH3032 Mechanical Properties of Metals 7.5 credits
The course covers mechanical properties of metals including plastic deformation, dislocations, hardening mechanisms, tough and brittle fractures, fatigue and creep.
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Course syllabus FMH3032 (Autumn 2020–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the microstructures and mechanical properties of metals.
Equipment
Literature
Information about course literature is announced in the course PM.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Hand in assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- KON1 - Partial exam, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- RAP1 - Report, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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
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Supplementary information
The course is given together with MH2032, Mechanical Properties of Materials, 6.0 credits. The courses have the same content, but FMH3032 also includes linking the course's knowledge to a research area.