VISCOELASTIC SOLIDS
Linear theory of viscoelasticity; non-aging materials; Boltzmann superposition principle; time-temperature superposition boundary value problems. Applications: vibration damping, relaxation of stress, creep, droop, and sag in structural members, sound absorption, creep buckling, settlement of foundations, tire mechanics, and shock attenuation.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: M E 306 or E M A 303 , or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe, qualitatively and quantitatively, the response of viscoelastic materials in creep, relaxation, and cyclic loading Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Demonstrate proficiency in solving problems related to viscoelasticity Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Describe underlying mechanisms for viscoelastic behavior Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Apply concepts of viscoelasticity in an open-ended project Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe, qualitatively and quantitatively, the response of viscoelastic materials in creep, relaxation, and cyclic loading Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Demonstrate proficiency in solving problems related to viscoelasticity Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Describe underlying mechanisms for viscoelastic behavior Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Apply concepts of viscoelasticity in an open-ended project Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027