Welding Metallurgy Course | IIT Roorkee NPTEL | Prof. Pradeep K. Jha
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 506 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Core |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Metallurgy and Material science & Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Joining |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Unlock the Science Behind Strong and Reliable Welds
Welding is far more than just joining two pieces of metal. It's a complex interplay of heat, metallurgy, and physics that determines the strength, durability, and safety of the final product. For engineers and professionals in manufacturing, construction, and heavy industry, a deep understanding of welding metallurgy is not just beneficial—it's essential. This is the foundation for predicting how materials will behave during and after welding, preventing catastrophic failures, and ensuring structural integrity.
Recognizing this critical need, the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) offers a detailed and accessible online course through the NPTEL platform. Designed and taught by a leading expert in the field, this course transforms the intricate science of welding into clear, actionable knowledge.
Meet Your Instructor: Learn from an IIT Roorkee Expert
The course is led by Prof. Pradeep Kumar Jha, an accomplished academic and researcher with over 12 years of teaching experience. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at IIT Roorkee, Prof. Jha specializes in manufacturing technology and production processes. His active research in areas like tundish steelmaking and mold solidification brings real-world, cutting-edge insights directly to the curriculum, ensuring the content is both theoretically sound and practically relevant.
Course Overview: What You Will Master in 12 Weeks
This 12-week undergraduate/postgraduate level course is meticulously structured to build your expertise from the ground up. It is ideally suited for students and professionals in Metallurgy, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Materials Joining.
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of welding processes and materials science is recommended. Familiarity with a foundational course like Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes (available on NPTEL) will be advantageous.
Industry Support: The curriculum is designed with input from and is highly relevant to major manufacturing industries like SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited) and BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited), ensuring the skills you learn are directly applicable in the industrial world.
Detailed Course Curriculum: Your Learning Journey
| Week | Core Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1-2 | Foundational Metallurgy: Introduction to welding metallurgy, phase diagrams, phase transformations, TTT & CCT diagrams. |
| Week 3-4 | Material Strength & Treatment: Metal strengthening mechanisms, and heat treatment processes specific to weldments. |
| Week 5-7 | Welding Physics & Solidification: Analysis of heat flow, temperature distribution, the concept of solidification, constitutional supercooling, and the critical study of Heat-Affected Zones (HAZ). |
| Week 8-9 | Stress & Distortion Control: Understanding residual stresses, the role of preheat and postweld heat treatment (PWHT), and managing welding distortion. |
| Week 10-12 | Problem Solving & Design: Identifying and understanding cracks, addressing weldability issues in different materials, analyzing welding defects, and key design considerations for welding. |
Essential Reference Books for Your Library
To complement the video lectures and assignments, the course recommends these authoritative texts:
- Sidney H. Avner, "Introduction to Physical Metallurgy" – For core metallurgical principles.
- Sindo Kou, "Welding Metallurgy" – A comprehensive and modern text considered a bible in the field.
- J. F. Lancaster, "Metallurgy of Welding" – A classic reference for in-depth understanding.
Who Should Enroll in This Welding Metallurgy Course?
- Engineering Students (UG/PG) in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Materials, and Production engineering.
- Welding Engineers & Technicians seeking to deepen their theoretical knowledge.
- Quality Assurance/Control Professionals in manufacturing and fabrication.
- R&D Engineers working on material joining technologies.
- Industry Professionals from sectors like automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, and infrastructure.
By the end of this course, you will not just perform welding tasks; you will engineer weldments. You will be equipped to select the right materials, predict and mitigate metallurgical changes, control distortion and stress, and design joints for optimal performance and safety. Enroll today to build a stronger foundation for your career.
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