Achievement of advanced knowledge in the field of advanced materials used in mechanical engineering and advanced joining technologies

Possession of general and expert knowledge on advanced materials and joining technologies. Independent solving of practical and theoretical problems in the field of advanced materials and joining technologies, application of learned methods and techniques in practice, and knowledge of material properties and joining technologies necessary for their successful use.

Classification of modern materials, and comparison with conventional materials. Iron-based metallic materials: steel - advanced structural, tool, stainless and fire-resistant steels, advanced castings and ADI materials. Advanced copper based metal materials (brass and bronze), aluminum (for plastic deformation and casting). Titanium based alloys, alloying elements, specificity of solution treatment, commercial titanium alloys. Alloys in the form of intermetal compounds; superalloys based on cobalt and nickel. Polymers: thermoplastics (LDPE, HDPE, UHMWPE, PP, PVC, POM, PA), thermosetting (PF, VF, EP, UPES); elastomers: natural and synthetic. Ceramics (engineering and traditional ceramics). Composites: nano, micro and macro composites, particle-reinforced, fibers, laminates, composites with a metal base. Biomaterials, metal, polymer and ceramic based. Heat processes in welding. Welding metallurgy of steel and non-ferrous materials. Weldability of steel and non-ferrous materials. Welding parameters calculation. Calculation of residual deformation due to welding. Elements of the calculation of welded joints. Quality control of welded joints. Safe practices during welding. Glued joints. Combined (non-detachable) joints and modern welding processes.

Lectures are elaborated through the introduction into current and possible new directions in research in introductory lectures, followed by the selection of the theme and formulation of the task in cooperation with the supervisor, the elaboration of a simulator, laboratory models and solution prototypes in the laboratory, a series of laboratory experiments with the task of gathering necessary data, paper elaboration, and the review by the lecturer.