Course Details

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
7	ME467	JOINING METHODS FOR AEROSPACE MATERIALS	3+0+0	3	5	14.05.2026

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	- Identifying the basic principles of different joining methods used in aerospace. - Explaining the advantages and limitations of welding, riveting, bonding, and fastening. - Comparing traditional and modern techniques used for joining advanced materials.
Course Content	This course introduces the main joining methods used in aerospace materials, such as welding, riveting, adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening. It covers the basic principles, advantages, limitations, and typical applications of each method. Students will learn how these techniques affect the design, performance, and manufacturing of aerospace structures. The course includes case studies to show how the methods are used in industrial applications.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Asist Prof.Dr. MİTHAT GÖKHAN ATAHAN
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources

Course Category

Engineering	%20
Engineering Design	%80

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı	1	% 30
Proje/Çizim	1	% 10
Sunum/Seminer	8	% 20
Final examination	1	% 40
Total	11	% 100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Tartışma	10	2	20
Grup Sunumu	10	3	30
Grup Projesi	1	1	1
Proje	1	1	1
Yüz Yüze Ders	16	3	48
Derse Devam	16	3	48
Final Sınavı	1	2	2
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Identify different joining methods for aerospace materials.
2	Recognize common joint failure types and their causes.
3	Describe common joining methods used in aerospace engineering.
4	Explain the importance of joint integrity and safety in aerospace applications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction to Joining Methods in Aerospace
2	Welding Techniques
3	Riveting and Mechanical Fastening
4	Adhesive Bonding
5	Brazing of Materials for Aerospace Applications
6	Joining of Composite Materials
7	Joint Design and Stress Analysis

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

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