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ME 430 - Failure of Engrg Materials (Same as TAM 424)

Fall 2014

TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Failure of Engrg MaterialsONL41755ONL3 -    K. Jimmy Hsia

Course Description

This course studies the anisotropy of material and elastoplastic properties at crystal level, microstructural basis for fatigue, fracture, and creep in metals, polymers, and ceramics. Failure mechanisms and toughening in composites, structure and behavior of metal matrix composites, and ceramic matrix and polymer composites are also covered. (Students cannot receive credit for both ME 430 and TAM 424)

Credit Hours

3 or 4 hours

Prerequisites

Subject Area

  • Mechanical Science and Engineering