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MSE 320  Mechanical Properties of Materials

Description:
Mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics and polymers. Three-dimensional stress-states. Stress, strain and compliance tensors. Test methods. Elastic, viscoelastic, and plastic deformation. Fracture, fatigue and creep.
Effective Dates:
FS03 - SS04


MSE 320  Mechanical Properties of Materials

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(ME 222 or concurrently) and MSE 250
Restrictions:
Open only to juniors or seniors in the Materials Science and Engineering major.
Description:
Mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, and polymers. Three-dimensional stress-states. Stress, strain, and compliance tensors. Test methods. Elastic, viscoelastic, and plastic deformation. Fracture, fatigue, and creep.
Semester Alias:
MSE 355
Effective Dates:
US05 - US12


MSE 320  Mechanical Properties of Materials

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(ME 222 or concurrently) and MSE 250
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors in the Materials Science and Engineering major or approval of department.
Description:
Mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, and polymers. Three-dimensional stress-states. Stress, strain, and compliance tensors. Test methods. Elastic, viscoelastic, and plastic deformation. Fracture, fatigue, and creep.
Semester Alias:
MSE 355
Effective Dates:
FS12 - US14


MSE 320  Mechanical Properties of Materials

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(ME 222 or concurrently) and MSE 250
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors in the Materials Science and Engineering major or approval of department.
Description:
Mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, and polymers. Three-dimensional stress-states. Stress, strain, and compliance tensors. Test methods. Elastic, viscoelastic, and plastic deformation. Fracture, fatigue, and creep.
Semester Alias:
MSE 355
Effective Dates:
FS14 - US15


MSE 320  Mechanical Properties of Materials

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
(ME 222 or concurrently) and MSE 250
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors in the Materials Science and Engineering Major or in the Materials Science and Engineering Minor.
Description:
Mechanical behavior of metals, ceramics, and polymers. Three-dimensional stress-states. Stress, strain, and compliance tensors. Test methods. Elastic, viscoelastic, and plastic deformation. Fracture, fatigue, and creep.
Semester Alias:
MSE 355
Effective Dates:
FS15 - Open