Non-Destructive Testing (MSc)

Material Science The micro- and meso-structures of metallic, polymer and composite materials will be explained, and the related properties will be described. The course delivers a general understanding of metallic, polymeric and composite materials and the interaction of elastic or electromagnetic waves considered in NDT with different kinds of materials structure. Measurement Techniques The module covers the physical and electrical basics of different measurement technology, techniques and instruments, and the principles of their operation and application. The second part of the module deals with the statistical treatments of measuring results, measuring error, error propagation, and reliability. Mechanics The module includes the physics of waves in general, sound and vibration based on mechanical waves in the terms of vibration modes, guided waves and acoustic bulk waves as well as the determination of stresses and strains, fatigue and fracture in materials and components. Topics such as damage tolerance design, fatigue, fracture, notches, linear elastic and elastic-plastic material behaviour, crack propagation analysis, multi-axial stress-strain behaviour, and much more will be addressed. Hardware aspects will also be considered. Numerical Methods & Signal Processing The course objective is to repeat the fundamentals and to strengthen the skills in the numerical mathematics as well as to develop fundamental knowledge in signal processing. Introduction to NDT & Quality Management The module covers an overview on the different NDT techniques and gives an insight into standardisation and certification as well as quality management. Students acquire knowledge of standardisation, certification, and quality management processes involved in NDT as well as quality management process in general. Acoustic Methods The scope of the lectures is to impart complex knowledge about NDT of construction elements and materials with the aid of acoustic methods. The lecture content includes ultrasonic excitation, wave propagation in solids, beam focusing and directional intromission of ultrasound and deals with typical principles of ultrasonic transducers and measurement methods as well as phased array monitoring techniques. Electromagnetic methods The module covers the physical and electrical engineering basics of magnetic and electromagnetic test methods. It delves into the basics of eddy current and microwave magnetic test methods, including hardware and applications. Radiological Methods This module imparts the physical properties of several kinds of radiation and shows the relevant possibilities for materials characterisation and testing of components. This includes typical methods, testing systems and practical applications. Optical Methods This module imparts the physical properties of several kinds of radiation and shows the relevant possibilities for materials characterisation and testing of components. The module is also focused on the fundamentals of optoelectronics and thermography from a theoretical, numerical, and experimental point of view. A major focus will be on applications in electronics. Thermal & Microscopical Methods Students will learn fundamentals of microscopy and how to use this knowledge in NDT for the benefit of quality assurance.