The aim of the subject Materials Testing is to familiarise students with the state-of-the-art materials testing techniques used to qualify modern materials and to provide them with basic practical experience in materials testing.
Material Testing (GAGEBAN-ANYVIZSG-2)
Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Mechanical Engineering, BSc
Curriculum
2025
Classes / consultation hours
1 + 0 + 1 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
3 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 50%, Practice: 50%
Recommended semester
Semester 6
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
Materials Engineering II. + 100 kredit
Evaluation type
Mid-term evaluation
Course category
Szakirányon kötelező
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Dr. Berczeli Miklós
Responsible department
Innovatív Járművek és Anyagok Tanszék
Instructor(s)
Juhász Gergely, Könyves Zsolt, - nincs
Checked by
Dr. Líska János
Course objectives
Course content
Lectures
General requirements for material testing, preparation of reports and protocols. Diffraction methods and their application in the examination of metals and polymers. Methods of determining material composition, spectroscopic material testing. Advanced non-destructive material testing methods and their application areas. Examination of thin material samples. Material testing using electron microscopy. Ductility tests. Significance of surface material properties and their examination. Diagnostic material testing. Examination of time-dependent mechanical properties. Thermoanalytical examinations. Rheological tests.
Labs
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Acquired competences
Knowledge
Comprehensively understands the basic facts, directions, and limits of the technical field. Knows the general and specific mathematical, natural, and social science principles, rules, relationships, and procedures necessary for practicing the technical field. At the applied level, knows the requirements and expectations of work and fire safety, security technology, and occupational health in relation to their field, as well as relevant environmental regulations. Comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals, limits, and requirements of logistical, management, environmental, quality assurance, information technology, legal, and economic areas associated with mechanical engineering.
Skills
Capable of identifying routine professional problems, uncovering the theoretical and practical background necessary to solve them, formulating and solving them (with the practical application of standard operations). Able to understand and use characteristic literature, computational, and library resources of their field. Capable of directing and controlling technical manufacturing processes while keeping elements of quality assurance and quality control in mind. Able to diagnose mechanical failures, select corrective operations, and solve repair tasks. Capable of applying and enforcing safety, fire safety, and hygiene rules and regulations during work.
Attitude
In complex or unexpected decision-making situations, makes decisions taking into full account legal regulations and ethical norms. Possesses appropriate perseverance and monotony tolerance for performing practical activities. Open and receptive to new, modern, and innovative procedures and methods related to ecological management and health awareness. Adheres to and enforces relevant safety, health, environmental, quality assurance, and control requirements during work.
Autonomy and responsibilities
Identifies shortcomings in applied technologies, risks in processes, and initiates measures to reduce them. Keeps track of legal, technical, technological, and administrative changes related to the field. Under the guidance of workplace leaders, directs the work of assigned personnel, supervises the operation of machinery and equipment. Shares experiences with colleagues, thereby assisting in their development. Takes responsibility for technical analyses and proposals formulated based on them.
Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
During the semester, students will write 2 final papers. The lecturer will inform the students of the time and place of the final examination in the first week of the semester.
Generative AI usage
1st position: Use of GAI tools is not permitted for solving assignments. This means GAI tools cannot be used to complete formative or summative assessments, and using GAI constitutes academic misconduct. The use of AI tools for spelling and grammar checking does not fall under this prohibition.
Study aids, laboratory background
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Readings
Compulsory readings
Artinger - Csikós - Krállics - Németh - Palotás: Technology of Metals and Ceramics, University of Technology, 2005 György Czél - Mariann Kollár: Practical Material Testing, 2008 Mel Schwartz: Handbook of Structural Ceramics, 1992 4James F. Shackelford: Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 2005
Recommended readings
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