Materials Laboratory.

Catalog description

This laboratory course provides hands-on experience in testing and analyzing the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of engineering materials. Experiments include tensile, compression, hardness, impact, fatigue, and creep testing, as well as material microstructure characterization techniques. Additional experiments explore the effects of mechanical and heat treatment processes on microstructure and mechanical properties. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between mechanical material properties, failure mechanisms, material microstructure, and material processing conditions. Lab safety practices, data collection, technical report writing, and teamwork are integral components of the course. (Fall) Prerequisite: EG2346; Corequisite: EG3341.