Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) Thermo-mechanical fatigue Code 730495008
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Materiais Complexos: Análise Térmica e Reoloxía (plan 2012)
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 2nd four-month period
First Optional 2
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Enxeñaría Naval e Industrial
Matemáticas
Coordinador
Tarrio Saavedra, Javier
E-mail
javier.tarrio@udc.es
Lecturers
Díaz Díaz, Ana María
Tarrio Saavedra, Javier
E-mail
ana.ddiaz@udc.es
javier.tarrio@udc.es
Web
General description Este curso ten como obxectivo describir os conceptos básicos da fatiga tendo en conta tanto os efectos mecánicos e térmicos (resistencia, tensión, danos, crecemento / propagación de fracturas, …)

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 Set up and conduct tests using the techniques of thermal analysis and rheology most appropriate in each case, within the scope of complex materials
A7 Knowing the different types of thermal thermo-mechanical behaviors in materials subjected to fatigue
A8 Understand and quantify the damage caused by thermomechanical fatigue in materials
B2 The students have the skill to apply their knowledge and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar contexts within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study
B4 That the students can communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and last reasons behind that conclusions to specialized and non specialized audience in a clear and unambiguous way
B7 Solving problems effectively
B10 Working in a collaborative way
B13 Analysis-oriented attitude
C2 Have a good command of spoken and writing expression and understanding of a foreign language.
C6 Critically assessing the knowledge, technology and information available to solve the problems they face with.
C7 To assume as a professional and citizen the importance of learning throughout life.
C8 To assess the importance of research, innovation and technological development in the socio-economic and cultural progress of society.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
To know and evaluate the thermal / mechanical fatigue performance of materials AR1
AR7
BR2
BR4
BR7
CR6
CR8
To know and evaluate the thermal / mechanical fatigue performance of materials AR7
AR8
BR7
BR10
BR13
CR6
CR7
CR8
Understand and quantify the damage caused by thermomechanical fatigue in materials AR1
AR7
AR8
BR7
BR10
BR13
CR2
CR6
Understand and quantify the damage caused by thermomechanical fatigue in materials AR1
AR7
AR8
BR2
BR4
BR13

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
The following blocks or topics develop the contents established in the Verification Report, which are: 1. Basic Introduction of Fatigue: Fatigue Resistance. Fatigue Voltage Parameters. Fatigue loads.
2. Mechanical Fatigue: Fatigue tests. Resistance curves. Factors that affect the fatigue life.
3. Thermal Fatigue: Tensions and thermal deformations. Propagation and growth of cracks. Microstructural changes.
1. Introduction to fracture mechanics 1.1. Fracture
1.2. Fatigue
1.2.1. S-N curves
1.3. Creep
2. Fatigue 2.1. Fatigue parameters
2.2. HCF
2.3. LCF
2.4. Paris equation
3. Thermal fatigue 3.1. Thermal stress and strain
3.2. Crack growth and propagation
4. Fatigue of complex materials 4.1. Fatigue of complex materials
4.2. Thermomechanical and dynamic mechanical analysis

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A7 A8 B4 B7 B13 C6 C7 C8 7 14 21
Supervised projects B2 B4 B7 B10 B13 C2 C6 C7 C8 1 14 15
Objective test A7 A8 B2 B4 B7 C2 C6 1 0 1
Laboratory practice A1 A7 A8 B2 B10 B13 4 8 12
 
Personalized attention 1 0 1
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Presentation by the teacher of the concepts contained in the agenda of the subject.
Supervised projects You can choose one of the following options:
a) Performing a Bibliographical search in relation to recent research in the field related to the subject.
b) Research using laboratory equipment.
c) Simulation and modelization of fatigue processes by computer programs.
Objective test Evaluation test
Laboratory practice Practical activities such as computer practice, exercises, experiments, research, etc.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Guest lecture / keynote speech
Supervised projects
Laboratory practice
Description
Resolution of questions regarding any aspect of the subject.

No academic dispensation is accepted.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Objective test A7 A8 B2 B4 B7 C2 C6 Assesment test. 20
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A7 A8 B4 B7 B13 C6 C7 C8 Continuous assessment through monitoring of student work in the classroom, laboratory and / or tutorials 10
Supervised projects B2 B4 B7 B10 B13 C2 C6 C7 C8 Report will be assessed in relation to the work suggested to the student 40
Laboratory practice A1 A7 A8 B2 B10 B13 Continuous assessment through monitoring of student work in the classroom, laboratory and / or tutorials 30
 
Assessment comments

Academic dispensation will not be accepted.

The evaluation criteria for the second opportunity and the extraordinary opportunity are the same as for the first opportunity.


Sources of information
Basic Prime B., Menczel J. (2009). Thermal Analysis of Polymers, Fundamentals and Applications. Wiley
Bresser J., Rémy L. (1995). Fatigue under thermal and mechanical loading. Springer
Callister, W.D. (2007). Materials Science and Engineering. John Wiley & Sons
Weronski A., Hejwowski T. (1991). Thermal fatigue of metals. Marcel Dekker
Strait, L. (1994). Thermo-mechanical fatigue of polymer matrix composites. The Pennsylvania State University, APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY

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Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments

To help to achieve a sustainable environment and meet the objective of action number 5: “Healthy and sustainable environmental and social teaching and research” of the "Green Campus Ferrol Action Plan":

1.- The delivery of the documentary works carried out in this subject:

1.1. It will be requested in virtual format and/or computer support.

1.2. It will be done through Moodle, in digital format without the need to print them.

1.3. If done on paper:

-Plastics will not be used.

- Double-sided prints will be made.

- Recycled paper will be used.

- Draft printing will be avoided.

2.- A sustainable use of resources and the prevention of negative impacts on the natural environment must be made.

3.- The importance of ethical principles related to the values ??of sustainability in personal and professional behavior must be taken into account.

4.- As it is included in the different regulations of application for university teaching, the gender perspective must be incorporated in this subject (non-sexist language will be used, bibliography of authors of both sexes will be used, intervention in student class will be encouraged and students...).

5.- We will work to identify and modify prejudices and sexist attitudes, and the environment will be influenced to modify them and promote values ??of respect and equality.

6. Situations of discrimination based on gender must be detected and actions and measures will be proposed to correct them.

7. The full integration of students who, due to physical, sensorial, psychic or sociocultural reasons, experience difficulties in an ideal, egalitarian and profitable access to university life will be facilitated



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