ENME427

Engineering Failure Analysis and Prevention

15 points

Not offered 2025, offered in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

For further information see Mechanical Engineering

Description

This course examines various failure mechanisms, including corrosion, wear, stress corrosion and fatigue. Problem solving/mitigation methods such as FMEA and 5-Whys will be practiced. There is a significant laboratory component, in which students perform individual failure analysis projects that require competency on metallography, optical microscopy, hardness testing, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Hands-on experience will be gained.

Prerequisites

(1) ENME207 and (2) ENME307, or
equivalent or with instructor permission.