Subject Code: ML4L001	Name: Joining of metals and alloys	L-T-P: 3-0-0	Credit: 3
Pre-Requisites: Transport phenomena and kinetics of metallurgical processes, Physical metallurgy
Introduction: joining and design implications ; Types of joining: Mechanical fastening, Adhesive bonding, Brazing, Soldering and Welding; Introduction to mechanical joint design, adhesive bonding; Overview of Welding, Brazing and Soldering; Fusion welding: Heat source modeling, Heat and fluid flow phenomena, Transformations in weldments, residual stresses and distortions; Arc welding processes: overview, arc physics basics, general design criterions, weld evaluation;  Resistance welding: overview, design practices, weld joint evaluation; Solid state welding: overview; Friction stir welding: process interactions, tool design, microstructure evolution; Hybrid welding processes;
Text/Reference Books:  “Welding Fundamentals and Processes” ASM handbook Vol. 6A, 2011  D.A. Porter, K. E. Easterling, “Phase Transformation in Metals and Alloys”, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, 2004./1992 R.S. Mishra, P.S. De, N. Kumar, “Friction stir welding and Processing”, Springer 2014