Materials Testing and Failure Analysis

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Provides an in-depth study of experimental methods used to evaluate and validate the properties and performance of engineering materials. Students gain experience with both destructive testing, including tensile, hardness, impact, fatigue, and fracture toughness, and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques such as magnetic particle testing (MT), liquid penetrant testing (PT), ultrasonic testing (UT), and radiographic testing (RT). Emphasis is placed on conducting laboratory experiments, following ASTM and industry standards, interpreting test data, and applying results to real-world design, manufacturing, and failure analysis. Through hands-on labs, students learn to select appropriate testing methods, operate specialized equipment, and link material behavior to product reliability and safety in industries such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, Renewable Energy, and advanced manufacturing. Format: 2 Lectures, 1 Lab. Prerequisite(s): ENT 151 , ENT 272 .