Information Package

Welding Technology Program

BAKT110

ELECTRIC ARC WELDING TECHNIQUES

Course Code
BAKT110
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand electric arc welding and possess theoretical and practical knowledge about it.
  2. Apply the necessary occupational health and safety rules in electric arc welding.
  3. Know the problems that may be encountered in electric arc welding and perform procedures to solve these problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe goal is to acquire knowledge, skills, and competence in shielded electrode electric arc welding, a classic and fundamental welding method, enabling the welding of various types of materials in different positions (horizontal, side, vertical, and overhead) in accordance with relevant standards and ensuring sufficient penetration.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Purpose and Learning Objectives, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
2nd Week General Information about Electric Arc Welding, Auxiliary Components Used in Electric Arc Welding, Welding Parameter Adjustment.
3rd Week Electric Arc Welding Machines, Electric Arc, Welding Seam
4th Week Preparing the part for welding, welding the seam, spot welding, and adjusting the welding parameters.
5th Week Horizontal butt joint welding, overlap welding, internal and external corner welding.
6th Week Horizontal butt joint welding, overlap welding, internal and external corner welding.
7th Week Electric Arc V, X, K and J Welds
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Bottom-Up Side Butt, V-Shape, Overlap and Internal Corner Welds, Head Position Welds
10th Week Top-Down Welding, Butt Joint, V-Joint, Overlap and Internal Corner Welding, Welding of Small Diameter Pipes and Profiles
11th Week Welding electrodes, rutile, basic, cellulosic, acid-coated electrodes, butt joint welding, electrode housing, electrode standards.
12th Week Welding of cast irons and alloy steels with iron powder and cast iron electrodes.
13th Week Welding of Pipes, Profiles and Steels
14th Week Selection of welding parameters in shielded electrode electric arc welding, welding defects depending on arc welding current and speed, repair and maintenance welds.
Recommended or Required ReadingKaynak Teknolojisinin Esasları, L.M. Gourd, Birsen Yayınevi (Çev. Prof. Dr. İ. Barlas Eryürek ve ark.), İTÜ Makine Fakültesi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 10 3 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 21 21
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 1 14
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Performance Practice 1 3 3
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5
K6
K7 X
K8
K9 X
K10
K11 X X
K12 X
K13
K14