MEC4801 · Non-destructive testing and inspection

Overview

This unit explores various established techniques such as dye penetration, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiography for non-destructive testing (NDT) and contrasts them with destructive methods. Industry standards for NDT and acceptance standards will be included. Case studies from a variety of industries which include microelectronics, aerospace, marine, railway and petrochemical industries will be discussed.

Areas of study: Minor: Intelligent manufacturing

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply principles and techniques of non-destructive testing (NDT), specifically dye penetration, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic radiography and optical inspection.
2. Relate the capabilities and limitations of established NDT techniques to their respective basic working principles.
3. Evaluate the various NDT methods for flaw detection and damage assessment and be able to identify the appropriate technique for a given scenario.
4. Perform data acquisition and signal analysis related to NDT techniques and provide the solution of health and integrity of the test specimen.
5. Communicate the result and analysis both in oral and written form.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.