4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4023626DNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.
The course gives an overview of the most important Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques like visual inspection, ultrasonic testing, acoustic emission, liquid penetrants, magnetic particles, thermography and X-rays. Special emphasis is given to techniques used in civil engineering. The course also gives an overview of the available experimental techniques for displacement, strain and stress measurement. Techniques like strain gauges, Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) and the more recent full field optical technique of Digital Image Correlation will be treated in more detail than other techniques like for instance photo-elasticity and Shearography). The course also aims to give students hands-on experience on using different techniques in the laboratory and creating concise reports of experimental results.
Lecture notes are available on Canvas
Additional information:
-Peter J. Shull, Nondestructive Evaluation: Theory, Techniques, and Applications, Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2001
- A. Kobayashi (Ed.) - 'Handbook of Experimental Mechanics', Prentice Hall Inc., 1987
- J.W. Dally en W.F. Riley - 'Experimental Stress Analysis', McGraw Hill, 1985.
- R. Halmshaw - 'Non Destructive Testing', Edward Arnold, 1991
The course contributes to the understanding of the fundamental principles of the monitoring and measurement techniques. It allows the student to obtain an overview of the currently available technologies for characterization of materials and structures and to be in position to select the proper technique based on a given application. The laboratory work, offers to the students hands-on experience on a variety of available techniques (ultrasound, acoustic emission, DIC, resonant frequency, strain gauges) and the possibility to improve the student’s research and communications skills.
As a consequence of the ever-increasing importance of life cycle analysis, durability, life assessment, reliable characterization using non-destructive testing (NDT) plays a major role in modern industry. Different experimental techniques able to measure displacements, strains and stresses on specimens and structures are discussed (linear variable differential transformer [LVDT], strain gauges, optic fibers, brief mention of shearography and photoelasticity). The fundamentals of different NDT techniques are looked at: elastic waves (ultrasonic inspection), acoustic emission, liquid penetrants, magnetic particles, infrared thermography, eddy currents, nuclear methods (X- and γ-rays).
End terms
After studying this course the student will know how to measure displacements, strains and/or stresses on coupons and real structures. He will be acquainted with the possibilities (pros and cons) of the most important NDT-techniques and will understand how to derive material properties and damage parameters based on NDT outcome.
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
The Master of Science in Engineering can conceive, plan and execute a research project, based on an analysis of its objectives, existing knowledge and the relevant literature, with attention to innovation and valorization in industry and society.
The Master of Science in Engineering can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper.
The Master of Science in Engineering can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
The Master of Science in Engineering can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team.
The Master of Science in Engineering can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.
The Master of Science in Engineering has a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others.
The Master of Science in Engineering has an attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering can combine computational modelling methods and experimental techniques to tackle complex structural and material analysis problems.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 70% of the final mark.
PRAC Lab Work determines 30% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Lab Work category, the following assignments need to be completed:
- Oral examination: 70%
- Laboratory work and reports: 30%
The 2nd session of August concerns only the oral exams. Laboratory sessions and presentations are not repeated for the 2nd session of August and their grades are transferred from January.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Architectural Engineering: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE)
Master of Architectural Engineering: default