Failure Analysis of Materials

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Failure analysis is the process of seeking the cause and mechanism of failure. Concepts for conducting failure analysis of materials, components, and systems will be introduced. Theoretical background will be reviewed on various failure modes along with case studies. Course will introduce the study of fracture surfaces (fractography) to determine fracture mode and fracture origin when possible. Prereq: MatScEn-BS student and 2010, 3261, and MechEng 2020 or 2040. Prereq or concur: MatScEn 5763.70 and 5951; or Grad standing in MatScEn or WeldEng; or permission or instructor.