WELDENG 7303
Transcript Abbreviation:
Ultrasonic NDT
Course Description:
Principles of ultrasonic wave generation, interaction of ultrasonic waves with material structures with emphasis on characterization of material properties, and quantitative ultrasonic evaluation of material discontinuities.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
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: Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 4303 (732).
Course Goals / Objectives:
Achieve basic understanding of main concepts and aims of ultrasonic NDT
Learn theoretical principles of ultrasonic methods and their capabilities and limitations
Learn ultrasonic wave interaction with interfaces between materials and ultrasonic spectroscopic methods
Learn applications of ultrasonics for material characterization
Obtain some basic laboratory experience with ultrasonic testing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to course. | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Vibrations and ultrasonic waves. | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Physical principles and interaction with interface between materials. | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Oblique incidence of ultrasonic wave on liquid solid interface. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ultrasonic transducers. Radiation field of ultrasonic transducer. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Measurements of velocity and attenuation. Ultrasonic laboratory. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ultrasonic spectroscopy. Sepectroscopic evaluation of adhesive joints laboratory. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ultrasonic evaluation of joints. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Homework siposia presentations and practical examples. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Modeling of ultrasonic systems as a linear system. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ultrasonic scattering. Ultrasonic laboratory. | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ultrasonic scattering in polycrystalline materials. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Reflection from defects. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ultrasonic NDT and damage tolerance concept. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate level homework | 33% |
| Laboratory | 33% |
| Final | 34% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Class notes | S. I. Rokhlin | |
| Ultrasonic Testing of Materials | J. Krautkramer, H. Krautkramer | |
| Ultrasonic Waves in Solids | J L Rose |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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