| Unit name | Structural Integrity and Non-destructive Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENGM0058 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Coules |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
MENG20007 (or MENG20006) Engineering Practice or equivalent MENG30011 Applied Solid Mechanics or equivalent |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit introduces students to the treatment of high-integrity components within engineering. It covers both the detection and sizing of flaws using Non-Destructive testing Evaluation (NDE) methods and the quantitative assessment of structural integrity. We will look at the main NDE techniques with particular emphasis on state-of-the-art methods such as ultrasonic imaging. We will discuss the damage-tolerance of mechanical components and how to use engineering analysis to ensure safe operation. Methods for structural integrity assessment, their basis in fracture mechanics, and their use in practical applications involving NDE data and uncertainty will be introduced. The unit focusses on applications in industries where the consequences of structural failure are severe, such as oil & gas, aerospace and nuclear energy.
Upon successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand common structural failure mechanisms and the theoretical basis of parameters used in structural integrity, such as stress intensity factor and strain energy release rate.
2. Use testing codes and standards, and the results of experiments performed using them, to calculate input data necessary for integrity assessment.
3. Understand the principles and engineering context of integrity assessment procedures based on the Failure Assessment Diagram concept.
4. Assess the structural integrity of mechanical components for safety-sensitive industries using quantitative engineering analysis, including the use of appropriate procedures and standards.
5. Recall why there is a need for Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDTE).
6. Explain the basic principles of the main NDE methods and associated signal processing techniques.
7. Integrate the knowledge gained throughout the course to design an NDE inspection and evaluate the structural integrity condition of a component from the NDE data.
The unit will be delivered via a blend of asynchronous materials and synchronous sessions. Learning material including videos, notes and narrated lectures will be made available online.
Single summative coursework assessing all learning outcomes.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
