Experimental Mechanics and NDE

4 credits

Requirements for strain measurements, electrical resistance strain gages, fiberoptic strain gages, wave propagation, ultrasonic testing, impact-echo, acoustic emission, infrared thermography, vibrational testing. Applications to materials characterization, defect detection, and health monitoring of structural components. Recommended preparation: SE 101A, SE 110A or MAE 131A, and SE 110B or MAE 131B. Prerequisites: department approval required, graduate standing.