MSE 406
Thermal-Mech Behavior Matls

Credit:  3 hours.


Studies fundamentals of elastic, viscoelastic and plastic deformation of materials, elementary theory of statics and dynamics of dislocations; examines strengthening mechanisms and behavior of composites; fracture and fatigue behavior; fundamentals of thermal behavior: heat capacity, thermal expansion and conductivity; effects of thermal stress. Credit is not given for both MSE 406 and either ME 330 or TAM 324. Credit is not given toward a MatSE graduate degree. Prerequisite: MSE 206; credit or concurrent registration in MSE 401.