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327-0501-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATL , D-MAVT

Metals I

Metalle I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ralph Spolenak

Offered for the last time in HS 2021.

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:08

Abstract

Repetition and advancement of dislocation theory. Mechanical properties of metals: hardening mechanisms, high temperature plasticity, alloying effects. Case studies in alloying to illustrate the mechanisms.

Objective

Content

Dislocation theory: Properties of dislocations, motion and kinetics of dislocations, dislocation-dislocation and dislocation-boundary interactions, consequences of partial dislocations, sessile dislocations Hardening theory: a. solid solution hardening: case studies in copper-nickel and iron-carbon alloys b. particle hardening: case studies on aluminium-copper alloys High temperature plasticity: thermally activated glide power-law creep diffusional creep: Coble, Nabarro-Herring deformation mechanism maps Case studies in turbine blades superplastizity alloying effects

Resources

Literature

Gottstein, Physikalische Grundlagen der Materialkunde, Springer Verlag Haasen, Physikalische Metallkunde, Springer Verlag Rösler/Harders/Bäker, Mechanisches Verhalten der Werkstoffe, Teubner Verlag Porter/Easterling, Transformations in Metals and Alloys, Chapman & Hall Hull/Bacon, Introduction to Dislocations, Butterworth & Heinemann Courtney, Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, McGraw-Hill

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: 2 Seiten A4 Formelsammlung, Taschenrechner

Prüfung in Englisch möglich

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Metalle I	Tue 08:45-10:30 (HPT C 103)	2 h weekly
exercise	Metalle I	Tue 10:45-11:30 (HPT C 103)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester
  - Focus Specialization
    - Design, Mechanics and Materials (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Kristina Shea In order to achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Design, Mechanics and Material you are free to choose any of the courses offered within the focus and are encouraged to select among those recommended. If you wish to take one of the Master level courses, you must get approval from the lecturer.)
Materials Science Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2017)
  - 5. Semester
    - Basic Courses Part 2
      - Examination Block 6
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Mechanics, Materials, Structures (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)