Course detail
Testing of Materials and Structures
FSI-WZM Acad. year: 2026/2027 Summer semester
View over mechanical, technological and non-destructive test methods for quality estimation of structural materials and structural element. Laboratory – accredited laboratories, certification and standards. Material testing; estimation of mechanical and technological properties. Test results evaluation. Non-destructive testing of materials.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
Introductory university course in math, chemistry, physics and material science.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Credit Requirements
To obtain credit for the course, students must attend all practical sessions and complete laboratory reports in accordance with the instructor’s guidelines.
Examination
The examination consists of two parts: a written test and an oral examination. In the written part, students answer three questions: one theoretical topic, one problem discussed during practical sessions, and one problem not covered in class. Lecture notes and laboratory reports may be used during this portion of the exam.
During the oral examination, students explain the theoretical topic and briefly describe their approach to solving each problem, including the relevant formulas and assumptions.
The instructor evaluates the student’s level of understanding and fulfillment of course requirements according to the ECTS grading scale.
Attendance at practical sessions is mandatory, and any absence must be properly excused. In the event of an absence, the student must complete the laboratory report for the missed session and demonstrate to the instructor sufficient understanding of the topic.
Language of instruction
Czech
Aims
The course aims to familiarize students with the procedures used in mechanical testing laboratories and nondestructive testing laboratories, and to highlight the practical significance of these methods.
Students will acquire fundamental knowledge in the evaluation of structural materials based on their mechanical properties and nondestructive testing techniques.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-ZSI-P: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's
branch MTI: Materials Engineering, 5 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
39 hours, optionally
Syllabus
1. Material testing and inspection, standards ISO, EN, ČSN.
2. Tensile test.
3. Tensile test, tru stress-strain diagram.
4. Press test, bending test.
5. Hardness tests.
6. Impact test, transition temperatures.
7. Fracture toughness test.
8. Fatigue tests – high cycle fatigue I.
9. Fatigue tests – high cycle fatigue II.
10. Fatigue tests – low cycle fatigue.
11. Creep tests.
12. Mathematical and statistical data processing.
13. Technology tests and non destructive testing of materials.
Laboratory exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Mechanical laboratory, standards.
2. Tensile test.
3. Tensile test at elevated temperatures.
4. Bending test.
5. Hardnest tests.
6. Impact test.
7. Fracture toughness test.
8. High cycle fatigue I.
9. High cycle fatigue II.
10. Low cycle fatigue.
11. Creep and relaxation.
12. Technology tests.
13. Laboratory for non-destructive testing, credit.