COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TRIBOLOGY

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MME 4024 TRIBOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR UĞUR MALAYOĞLU

Offered to

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Course Objective

One of the main purposes is to emphasize the importance of the material and energy loss during the wear which is one of the biggest problems in application. It is aimed to introduce the selection of conventional and space technology materials, their application areas, wear mechanisms and prevention methods

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understanding the basic principles in selection of friction couples
2   Introduction friction coefficient measurement methods
3   Understanding of wear mechanisms
4   Introduction basic wear and friction principles for metals, ceramics and polymers
5   Understanding of the Fundamentals of the wear surface analysis

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction and the enviromental impact of Tribology
2 Definition of wear and friction
3 Basic wear mechansims
4 Friction in metals, polymers and ceramics
5 Explanation of friction curves
6 Classification of wear mechanisms
7 Classification of wear mechanisms
8 Abrasive wear
9 Adhesive wear
10 Fretting/fatigue wear
11 Erosive wear
12 Analaysis of wear surfaces
13 Effect of microstructure on materials wear
14 Industrial Applications

Recomended or Required Reading

Principles and Applications of Tribology, Bharat Bhushan , Jhon Wiley &Sons,Inc.,0-471- 59407-5, Newyork, 1999

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Practice + Quiz+Midterm Exam

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + ASG * 0.10 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + ASG * 0.10 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

All exams will be evaluated according to learning outcomes 1-5.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

At least %70 of attendance to lectures are compulsory

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office tel: 301 7475
E-Mail: ugur.malayoglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday: 10.00-12.00
Friday : 9.30-11.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 1 13
Preparation for midterm exam 2 9 18
Preparation for final exam 1 12 12
Preparation for quiz etc. 2 5 10
Midterm 2 1,5 4
Final 1 1,5 2
Quiz etc. 2 0,3 0
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 98

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.14334333434
LO.24334232242
LO.34334322
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LO.54334332332