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Theory of Materials and applications32171/1804/1920/1/19
Study guide

Theory of Materials and applications

32171/1804/1920/1/19
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree in Electromechanical Systems (Antwerp), programme stage 1
  • Associate Degree in Electromechanical Systems (Mechelen)
In other study programme:
  • Associate Degree Electromechanics (Antwerp) as Materials
  • Associate Degree Electromechanics (Malines) as Materials
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Houtmeyers Niels
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

The student justifies the choice of materials applied to a machine (metals, synthetics and composites).
The student explains by means of a material certificate the most important mechanical characteristics.
The student explains why composite materials are used.
The student deduces the properties of materials from the course of a stress-strain curve.
The student explains the effect of the most important alloy elements in materials.
The student explains the division of types of steel according to chemical elements and applications.
The student recognizes the importance of material testing for the production of materials and for the purchase of materials.
The student justifies the use of adhesives in industrial applications.

Educational organisation (list)

Dagtraject
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials19,50 hours
Work time outside of contact hours56,50 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test100,00