MECH 404 - Advanced Materials

Credit Hours: 3

Fundamentals of deformation and fracture in metals, polymers, ceramics and composites with application to design. Emphasis on time-temperature dependence of polymers, brittle behavior of advanced ceramics, the fracture mechanics approach to high strength and critical application of design and composite behavior.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher