MET 216 - Mechanical Testing

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course applies theories of elasticity and plasticity as well as mechanisms of strengthening and fracture to the mechanical testing of materials by various loading and measurement techniques. In addition, common forming methods and environmental effects are discussed.

Prerequisites: MET 153 or PLAST 130.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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Course Competencies

Examine mechanical testing laboratory skills based on standard industry practices.
Demonstrate mechanical testing laboratory citizenship skills (safety consciousness, quality focus, teamwork, ethical behavior).
Demonstrate laboratory notebook and report writing skills.
Examine the theories of plasticity and elasticity.
Examine environmental effects on material performance (includign chemical, temperature and corrosion).
Examine strengthening mechanisms in crystalline solids.
Explain the relationship between dislocation movement and strengthening mechanisms in crystalline solids.
Explore the different modes of loading for common mechanical property tests.
Explain the various parts of a stress-strain curve from various test methods.
Explain the differences between engineering stress-strain curves and true stress-strain curves.
Demonstrate the various impact testing methods.
Examine fracture behavior for ductile and brittle materials.
Demonstrate teh creep resistance test.
Demonstrate Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) testing.
Examine mechanical behavior in conventional metal forming processes.