Courses:

Course Info

• Course Number / Code:
• 3.37 (Fall 2002) 
• Course Title:
• Welding and Joining Processes 
• Course Level:
• Graduate 
• Offered by :
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Massachusetts, United States  
• Department:
• Materials Science and Engineering 
• Course Instructor(s):
• Prof. Thomas Eagar 
• Course Introduction:
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  3.37 Welding and Joining Processes
  
  
  
  

  Fall 2002

  
  
  

  
  
  

  Course Highlights

  
  
  

  This course includes assignments, lecture notes, and a detailed syllabus.

  
  
  

  Course Description

  
  
  

  Discusses a wide variety of processes and materials from the viewpoint of their fundamental physical and chemical properties. Specific topics: cold welding, adhesive bonding, diffusion bonding, soldering, brazing, flames, arcs, high-energy density heat sources, solidification, cracking resistance, shielding methods, and electric contacts. Emphasis on underlying science of a given process rather than a detailed description of the technique or equipment.

  Meets with first half of 3.371J in Fall Term. More information on both courses and the interaction between them can be found at http://mit.edu/3.37/www/information.shtml.