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E M A 611

ADVANCED MECHANICAL TESTING OF MATERIALS

3 credits.

Theory and use of servo-controlled, electro-hydraulic equipment for research of mechanical properties of engineering materials. Measurement of stress, strain, hysteresis energy, and material properties during deformation and at fracture. Analysis of four significant components of total strain.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: M E/E M A 307 and (E M A 506 prior to Fall 2026, E M A 406 , M E 342 , M E/B M E 615 , or concurrent enrollment), or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Perform experiments to measure mechanics quantities of interest Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Measure mechanical properties of materials Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Analyze experimental data in the context of theoretical solutions and experimental error Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Communicate methods, results, and analysis through written reports and/or oral presentations Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Evaluate clarity and/or accuracy of written work Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Perform experiments to measure mechanics quantities of interest Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Measure mechanical properties of materials Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Analyze experimental data in the context of theoretical solutions and experimental error Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Communicate methods, results, and analysis through written reports and/or oral presentations Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Evaluate clarity and/or accuracy of written work Audience: Graduate

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