Course syllabus adopted 2025-10-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameSvetskonstruktion för hållbarhet
- CodeTRA510
- Credits2.5 Credits
- OwnerTRACKS
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- DepartmentTRACKS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 97245
- Maximum participants30 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Minimum participants10
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0125 Project 2.5 c Grading: TH | 1.2 c | 1.3 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Johan Ahlström
- Full Professor, Engineering Materials, Industrial and Materials Science
Course round 2
- Teaching language English
- Application code 97250
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0125 Project 2.5 c Grading: TH | 1.2 c | 1.3 c |
Examiner
- Johan Ahlström
- Full Professor, Engineering Materials, Industrial and Materials Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Specific entry requirements
A degree of at least 180 ECTS within Engineering and/or Technology or the equivalent. English proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.Course specific prerequisites
In addition to the general requirements to study at the second-cycle level at Chalmers, necessary subject or project specific prerequisite competences (if any) must be fulfilled. Alternatively, the student must obtain the necessary competences during the course. We recommend that students have a background in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics or similar. The examiner will formulate and check these prerequisite competences (see below). The student will only be admitted in agreement with the examiner.Aim
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to design sustainable welded components and structures by integrating technical competence, international standards, and sustainability considerations. You will learn to apply principles of weld design, evaluate materials and processes, and make design choices that ensure quality, durability, and resource efficiency. In addition, the course builds a fundamental understanding of welding processes, their physics, and the most common non-destructive testing (NDT) methods. Incorporating sustainability and circularity, students will gain the analytical skills to make informed decisions in weld design and quality assurance.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Compare common welding processes and materials, focusing on weldability, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Understand the basic theory of structural systems and strength of materials relevant to weld design.
- Classify welds and interpret welding drawings for different joint and weld types.
- Outline weld simulation and how welding affects materials, including internal stresses and their impact on mechanical properties.
- Describe common non destructive testing (NDT) methods for finding weld defects.
- Propose suitable construction and weld design choices under different loading conditions whilst considering quality requirements, durability, and sustainability.
Content
Students are introduced to commonly used welding processes, materials, and their weldability, with particular emphasis on selecting sustainable and efficient solutions. The course covers the competences required of weld coordinators, weld engineers, and weld designers in accordance with ISO 14731. Different types of weld imperfections are examined, and the importance of quality requirements in welding is addressed based on ISO 3834.Fundamental concepts of statics and strength of materials relevant to weld design are included, together with design considerations that promote durability and resource efficiency. The course also discusses weld quality classes in line with ISO 5817, various joint and weld types, and the interpretation of welding drawings.
A central part of the course is weld design under both static and fatigue loading, highlighting how design choices influence product lifetime and sustainability. Learning is reinforced through practical examples and assignments, while guest lectures from industry provide additional perspectives on sustainable practices in weld design.
The course introduces weld defects and non destructive testing techniques, as well as thermal modelling and residual stress.
Organisation
The course emphasizes active dialogue both among participants and between participants and lecturers. It integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world professional practices through a blend of in-person sessions, online workshops, and self-paced study via the Canvas learning platform. Between the sessions and workshops, participants engage in lectures, literature studies, analyses, and reflective exercises while networking and collaborating with peers.Literature
These are just examples, more literature will be added before the course starts.Welding processes:
Welding Processes Handbook (2nd Edition) - Klas Weman, Woodhead Publishing, 2012
https://app.knovel.com/kn/resources/kpWPHE0001/toc
Welding metallurgy and defects:
Welding Metallurgy and Weldability, John C. Lippold, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015
https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118960332
Examination including compulsory elements
- Participation including preparatory quizzes
- Project presentations
- Oral examination
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.