Course overview
This course presents the concepts behind welding and joining technology. These include welding and joining techniques, equipment and consumables, weldability of engineering materials, economics, standards, health and safety, testing and repair. The concepts are then applied to the design and fabrication of engineering components, process plant and structures. The importance of selecting the correct welding process and parameters for a particular application will be demonstrated by investigating several case studies. Since a weld/joint can have a profound effect on the performance of a component depending on the in-service conditions it experiences, the influence of service environment will be investigated. At the end of the course students should have the concepts to assist in the selection of processes and parameters to make appropriately designed, sound joints, fit for service in the operating environment.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrable knowledge of a range of welding processes, consumables and equipment and the capacity to select an appropriate welding process for a particular application
- Analytical methods for understanding the variables for a range of welding process
- Recognise the importance of economic, environmental and occupational health and safety factors when considering the application of a welding process
- Explain the effects of welding on the properties of a range of materials including high strength steels
- Design welded structures for specific applications and environments
- Explain the effects of welding on the residual stresses and distortion within the welded structure
- Outline the Australian and International Standards to which the design and manufacture of a particular structure must comply
- Identify the record keeping requirements for compliance to Australian and International Standards for welded joints, welded structures, welding processes, welding consumables, welding personnel and welding inspection
- Assess possible failure modes for the structure and their implications
- Apply and communicate the concepts provided to new situations and to read and understand professional articles on the subject