MATERIALS AND METHODS

Catalog description

This course provides advanced knowledge of the behavior of materials. It covers the following topics: notches; fracture mechanics; mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers, and fiber-reinforced composites; creep; and fatigue. Methods for making materials are introduced in lecture; these include vacuum-bagging of composites and mold design for casting. In addition, simulation methods for evaluating the fatigue and creep behavior of materials are taught.(3 credits)