WELDENG 4001
Transcript Abbreviation:
Phy Prn Weld Pro I
Course Description:
Study of the application of physical principles in engineering of arc welding processes and equipment.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2001 or 3001, and enrollment in the WeldEng-BS major. Prereq or concur: ECE 2300; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand how the physical laws affect the observed phenomenon in welding processes
Through an understanding of the physical laws and the observed welding phenomenon, to be in a better position to predict the effects of welding variable changes on welding process behavior
Understand the design of electrical power supplies and systems for arc welding
Predict joint fill rates and nugget areas for typical arc welding processes
Design experiments and analyze results to develop welding process procedure specifications
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical energy sources, power distribution | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Arc electrical circuit characteristics | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Arc heat generation | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrical welding power supply designs | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| GTAW, PAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Current and voltage measurements in electrical circuit | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Lab safety and power systems | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| AC circuits | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Rectification and filtering | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 |
| SMA and GTA arc characteristics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Welding power source characteristics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| GMA arc characteristics | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| SCR power supplies | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| MT 1 | 20% |
| MT 2 | 20% |
| HW, labs | 20% |
| Final exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WE5000 Lecture Notes – PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES IN WELDING ENGINEERING I | Richardson, R.W., Farson, D.F. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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