| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Associate Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains the classification of stainless steels (austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, etc.) and their properties.
- valuates the factors affecting the weldability of stainless steels.
- Identifies problems encountered in stainless steel welding and develops solutions.
- Gains knowledge about the welding of stainless steel materials in different positions.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
| Course Description | This course comprehensively covers the basic properties, production technologies, metallurgical structure, and welding applications of stainless steels. The course examines types of stainless steel, their applications, the selection of appropriate welding methods and electrodes, the determination of welding parameters, welding techniques for joining in different positions, and solutions to problems encountered during welding. In addition, the course addresses the corrosion behavior of stainless steels, occupational health and safety practices, and repair and maintenance welding processes, with the goal of equipping students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to weld stainless steels reliably and to a high standard. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Identification of Stainless Steel, Types of Stainless Steel, Applications of Stainless Steel Welding |
|
2nd Week |
Production Technology and Metallurgy of Stainless Steel |
|
3rd Week |
Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Stainless Steel Welding |
|
4th Week |
Problems Encountered in Stainless Steel Welding and Their Solutions |
|
5th Week |
Manufacturing with Stainless Steel |
|
6th Week |
Welding Methods and Electrode Selection for Stainless Steel |
|
7th Week |
General Review |
|
8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
|
9th Week |
Determining Appropriate Parameter Settings in Stainless Steel Welding |
|
10th Week |
Welding of Stainless Steel Materials in Different Positions |
|
11th Week |
Welding of Stainless Steel Materials in Different Positions |
|
12th Week |
Welding of Stainless Steel Materials in Different Positions |
|
13th Week |
Stainless Steels and Corrosion |
|
14th Week |
Repair and Maintenance Welding of Stainless Steels |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | None |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |