Information Package

Master's of Defence Platforms with Thesis

SAP508

ADVANCED POWDER METALLURGY AND PRODUCTION OF SERAMIC ARMOUR

Course Code
SAP508
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns manufacturing methods of metal powder, properties and test of metal powders, manufacturing methods of special powder.
  2. Learns shaping of metal powders and techniques of condensing.
  3. Learns forging and extrusion methods, sintering and part design suitable for powder metal technique.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionManufacturing methods of metal powder,Properties and test of metal powders,production methods of special powder,shaping of metal powders,techniques of condensing, Forging and extrusion methods, Sintering, Part design suitable for powder metal technique.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and historical development of powder metallurgy
2nd Week Manufacturing methods of metal powder
3rd Week Properties of metal powders and characterization methods
4th Week Shaping of metal powders
5th Week Techniques of condensing
6th Week Techniques of condensing
7th Week Additive manufacturing methods
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Ceramic materials- passive armor
10th Week Production methods of ceramic powder and granule
11th Week Techniques of ceramic condensation
12th Week Characterization methods of ballistic ceramic
13th Week Characterization methods of ballistic ceramic
14th Week Design of passive armor general principles
15th Week FINAL
Recommended or Required ReadingPowder Metallurgy, K.Scotnicova, M.Kursa, I.Szurman
Advanced Metals and Ceramics for Armor and Anti-Armor Applications, D. E. Niesz, J. W. McCauley, RUTGERS - THE STATE UNIV PISCATAWAY NJ. Defense Technical Information Center
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 80 80
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 58 58
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 40 40
Total Work Load308
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.26
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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