Welding Engineering
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Department of Integrated Systems Engineering
210 Baker Systems
1971 Neil Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1271
614-292-6239
http://ise.osu.edu
Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Undergraduate Program
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-4012; - telephone: 410-347-7700.
Program educational objectives
- Welding engineers will be able to utilize the fundamental principles of engineering science and mathematics, and are aware of the underlying historic, social, ethical and aesthetic aspects of engineering.
- Welding engineers will have knowledge of the fundamental theory of the process, design, materials and testing aspects of welding.
- Welding engineers will be able to apply their fundamental welding engineering knowledge in an integrated fashion to solve diverse practical problems in the welding and joining field.
- Welding engineers will be able to communicate effectively in written, oral and informal forms with a variety of audiences.
- Welding engineers will be able to work effectively in independent and collaborative aspects of their professional activity in an organized and productive fashion.
The welding engineer is concerned with all of the activities related to the design, production, performance, and maintenance of welded products. Interest is primarily in the manufactured product, including material selection, manufacturing methods, tooling, operator training, quality control, performance evaluation, sales, and service. The broad range of welded products with which welding engineers deal includes structures, such as bridges and buildings; pressure vessels and heat exchangers, such as nuclear systems, boilers, chemical processing equipment, storage vessels, and transmission and distribution piping; transportation vehicles for water, land, air, and space travel; and production and processing machines of all types.
The welding engineering program provides basic liberal studies and the engineering training needed to function effectively in the manufacturing industries. Welding engineering courses combine work in several engineering fields. Four academic areas are treated:
- design, including work in engineering mechanics, stress analysis, structures, and machine and production design;
- the materials used in manufacture, with course work in physical metallurgy, metallography, and physical chemistry;
- manufacturing processes including electrical equipment and control; and
- fitness for service including nondestructive testing.
Course work in these four areas is taken in departments in addition to welding engineering to give the student a perception of other engineering fields. Subsequent studies in Welding Engineering utilize this background information to provide in-depth training in welding materials, design, processes, and nondestructive evaluations. This is designed to prepare the student for complex research, production, and applications work in modern industry. Seminars, field trips, and industrial experiences are included in the program.
Acceptance to major:
Entry course: Weld Eng 500
Annual Numerical Ceiling: 60
Acceptance into the Welding Engineering major will depend on the cumulative point-hour ratio (CPHR) and the secondary point-hour ratio ( SPHR ) upon completion of the following pre-major courses: Math 151, 152, 153; Physics 131, 132; English 110; Engineering 181, 183; En Graph 167; Chemistry 121 & 125 (or approved substitutes.) A minimum SPHR of 2.0 is required. Formal application is required by April 15 of the year preceding taking WE 500 & 550. See the departmental office (BE 210) for details.
