This course explores corrosion, and the failure of metals and alloys under both mechanical and environmental influences. Students will learn the fundamentals of corrosion science and engineering, including corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics, concepts of corrosion protection, and the fundamentals of localized corrosion. The latter includes pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking. Students will learn about the mechanical failure of components including the science governing overload, fracture, fatigue, and creep. Students will be introduced to Root Cause Failure Analysis approaches. Real examples of corrosion and failure will be emphasized, including laboratory demonstrations to illustrate principles taught for several types of failures. (Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
This course explores corrosion, and the failure of metals and alloys under both mechanical and environmental influences. Students will learn the fundamentals of corrosion science and engineering, including corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics, concepts of corrosion protection, and the fundamentals of localized corrosion. The latter includes pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking. Students will learn about the mechanical failure of components including the science governing overload, fracture, fatigue, and creep. Students will be introduced to Root Cause Failure Analysis approaches. Real examples of corrosion and failure will be emphasized, including laboratory demonstrations to illustrate principles taught for several types of failures. (Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
