| Course Objectives: |
Knowledge about basic principles of measurement, developing skills in team studies, learning principles of operation, calibration techniques and application guidelines for basic measurement equipment, learning measurement system design and their application, learning to use various measurement techniques. |
| Course Content: |
Introduction to Measurement Techniques and Definitions, Metrology and Calibration, Introduce to Turkish Standards Related with Measurement Techniques; Other Foreign Standards, Norms and Rules. Analyzing Experimental Results, Measuring of Dimension, Angle and Area/ Measuring of Pressure, Measuring of Temperature, Measuring of Flow Rate, Measuring of Level, Measuring of Thermo physical Characteristics, Measuring of Force, Moment and Power of Shaft, Sensors and Basic Physical Characteristics of Sensors, Electrical Measurements in Mechanical Engineering. |
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Related Preparation |
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General Metrology, Integration into the International Measurement System, Accreditation and Traceability of Measurements |
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Accuracy, error, repeatability, precision, etc. in measurement. general terms and definitions |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Pressure measuring devices, working principles, pressure calibration methods. |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Evaluation of calibration data, uncertainty calculations (on sample calibration data) |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Analysis of experimental data, display of results on histogram curve. |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Error analysis, rational approach, uncertainty analysis. |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Dimensional measuring devices, calipers and micrometers. |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Midterm exam |
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| 9) |
Flow measurement devices, flowmeters. |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Force and mass measuring devices |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Electrical Measurements |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Electrical Measurements |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Strain gauges and calculation of strain values |
Related chapter in the reference book |
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Strain gauges and calculation of strain values |
Related chapter in the reference book |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, Fifth Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1989.
E. O. Doebelin, “Measurement Systems: Application and Design”, Fourth Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1990
T. G. Beckwith, R. D. Marangoni, and J. H. Lienhard, “Mechanical Measurements” 5th ed. (Addison-Wesley, 1993).
R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, “Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements” 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1995. |
| References: |
Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, Fifth Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1989.
E. O. Doebelin, “Measurement Systems: Application and Design”, Fourth Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1990
T. G. Beckwith, R. D. Marangoni, and J. H. Lienhard, “Mechanical Measurements” 5th ed. (Addison-Wesley, 1993).
R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, “Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements” 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1995. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field. |
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Ability to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. |
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Ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify and analyze problems, and develop solution suggestions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. |
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To be able to inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field; Ability to convey thoughts and solution suggestions to problems in written and oral form. |
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Ability to share one's thoughts on issues related to one's field and solutions to problems, supported by quantitative and qualitative data, with experts and non-experts. |
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Ability to organize and implement projects and events for the social environment in which one lives with awareness of social responsibility. |
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Ability to monitor knowledge in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. |
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Ability to use information and communication technologies along with computer software at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Usage License required by the field. |
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Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of the results of data related to the field. |
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Having sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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Ability to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach. |
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Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning |
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Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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Ability to independently carry out an advanced study related to the field. |
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Ability to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in field-related applications. |
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Ability to plan and manage activities aimed at the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project. |
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