MAE 250C
— Mechanical Performance of Materials
Occurrence, mechanisms, and prediction of fatigue and fracture phenomenon. Use of stress and strain to predict crack initiation. Use of fracture mechanics to predict failure and crack propagation. Effects of stress concentration, manufacturing, load sequence, irregular loading, and multi-axial loading.
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Occurrence, mechanisms, and prediction of fatigue and fracture phenomenon. Use of stress and strain to predict crack initiation. Use of fracture mechanics to predict failure and crack propagation. Effects of stress concentration, manufacturing, load sequence, irregular loading, and multi-axial loading. Learning Activities: Lecture 4 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 4 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027