Mechanical Behavior of Macro/Nanoscale Materials 0,

3 Credits

Elasticity, plasticity, and fracture of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. The roles of defects and size scale on mechanical response. Strengthening and toughening mechanisms in solids. Statics and time-dependent failures from microstructural and fracture mechanics viewpoints. Lectures and laboratories. Prerequisites: MAT 033 and MAT 010 and MATH 205 Can be taken Concurrently: MATH 205