MAE 3270

MAE 3270

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

Mechanics of deformable bodies and a reinforcement of the concept of "simple engineering elements" for mechanical analysis associated with design.  There is an introduction to the broad range of properties and behaviors of engineering materials as they relate to mechanical performance.  Emphasis is placed on general states of stress and strain, on elasticity and combined loading effects.  Failure criteria including yielding, fracture and fatigue are developed.  A general introduction to the function/constraints/objectives approach to material selection associated with mechanical design is provided with candidate material systems coming from metals, polymers, ceramics and/or composites.  A general overview of material processing will be presented within this context of material selection.

When Offered Fall, summer.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020.

Comments Offered in summer by the Engineering Cooperative Program.

Outcomes
  • Students will understand the most basic analytical tools for mechanical analysis and be able to solve simple mechanics problems for stress, strain, and displacement.
  • Know and understand fundamental deformation and failure of materials associated with mechanical design. Equipped with skills associated with outcome 1, students should be able to predict failure by excessive stress (yielding and fracture), stress in the presence of cracks and flaws (using fracture mechanics) and fatigue.
  • Have a basic understanding of the structure, processing, and properties of the basic classes of engineering materials: metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.
  • Understand and utilize a properties/function-based method to systematically choose materials for mechanical designs.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16119 MAE 3270   LEC 001

  • Labs meet 4 times each semester.

  • 16122 MAE 3270   DIS 201

  • 16123 MAE 3270   DIS 202

  • 16124 MAE 3270   DIS 203

  • 16125 MAE 3270   DIS 204

  • 16126 MAE 3270   DIS 205

  • 18644 MAE 3270   DIS 206

  • 17494 MAE 3270   LAB 412

  • 18645 MAE 3270   LAB 413

  • 16127 MAE 3270   LAB 421

  • 4 Tuesday labs per semester.

  • 16128 MAE 3270   LAB 422

  • 4 Tuesday labs per semester.

  • 16129 MAE 3270   LAB 423

  • 4 Tuesday labs per semester.

  • 16130 MAE 3270   LAB 431

  • 4 Wednesday labs per semester.

  • 16131 MAE 3270   LAB 432

  • 4 Wednesday labs per semester.

  • 16132 MAE 3270   LAB 433

  • 4 Wednesday labs per semester.

  • 16133 MAE 3270   LAB 441

  • 4 Thursday labs per semester.

  • 16153 MAE 3270   LAB 442

  • 4 Thursday labs per semester.

  • 16154 MAE 3270   LAB 443

  • 4 Thursday labs per semester.

  • 16155 MAE 3270   LAB 451

  • 4 Friday labs per semester.

  • 16156 MAE 3270   LAB 452

  • 4 Friday labs per semester.

  • 16157 MAE 3270   LAB 453

  • 4 Friday labs per semester.