OVERVIEW

The course of Non-Destructive Testing Methods focuses on the study of non-invasive experimental techniques to inspect the integrity of a product, a component, a complex structure and some geometric characteristics (e.g. thickness).

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Basic knowledge about the different methodologies and the equipment to evaluate the integrity of products or components using nondestructive testing techniques. Definition of the most suitable test for a particular application and planning of the various inspection stages.

PREREQUISITES

The following basic knowledge is needed to effectively address the content of teaching:

• Metallurgical characteristics of Steel and Aluminium Alloys;
• main plastic deformation processes (for example, rolling and forging);
• main aspects related to foundry operations.

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching is articulated in frontal lessons of theory and examples of application. Optionally one or more "practical" activities are usually organized through seminars and factory site visits.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The main topics that will be discussed in the course will be:

1. Introduction to non-destructive testing

2 . Difettology in metallic materials

3. Superficial testing

4. Volumetric testing

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

C. Gambaro, P. M. Lonardo, E. Lertora, “I materiali metallici - Come sceglierli, lavorarli e controllarli, Casa Editrice Tecniche Nuove, 2014.

Lectures available on Aulaweb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9269

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is only oral, it consists of 2/3 questions, one on the part of Difettology and 1/2 on a surface and/or volumetric control.

There will be 2 or 3 exams for the winter session (mid-January-February) and 3 exams for the summer session (June, July and September). No special exams will be granted outside the periods specified in the Study Programme Regulations, except for students who are part-time workers.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assesment aims to evaluate the following aspects of the student's preparation:

• Acquired knowledge about the basic concepts related to defects that may be present in components;
• Ability to apply them in choosing the best type of inspection;
• Ability to plan an inspection according to the application. 

Possession of these skills of the student's preparation will be evaluated through an oral interview.