MAE 3270

MAE 3270

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

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, MATH 2940, CS 1112 or CS 1110.

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

  • 12668 MAE 3270   LEC 001

  • Labs meet 4 times each semester.

  • 12669 MAE 3270   DIS 201

  • 12670 MAE 3270   DIS 202

  • 12671 MAE 3270   DIS 203

  • 12672 MAE 3270   DIS 204

  • 12673 MAE 3270   DIS 205

  • 12919 MAE 3270   DIS 206

  • 12674 MAE 3270   LAB 421

  • 4 Tuesday labs per semester.

  • 12675 MAE 3270   LAB 422

  • 4 Tuesday labs per semester.

  • 12677 MAE 3270   LAB 431

  • 4 Wednesday labs per semester.

  • 12678 MAE 3270   LAB 432

  • 4 Wednesday labs per semester.

  • 12679 MAE 3270   LAB 433

  • 4 Wednesday labs per semester.

  • 12682 MAE 3270   LAB 434

  • 4 Thursday labs per semester.

  • 12680 MAE 3270   LAB 441

  • 4 Thursday labs per semester.

  • 12681 MAE 3270   LAB 442

  • 4 Thursday labs per semester.

  • 12683 MAE 3270   LAB 451

  • 4 Friday labs per semester.

  • 12684 MAE 3270   LAB 452

  • 4 Friday labs per semester.

  • 12685 MAE 3270   LAB 453

  • 4 Friday labs per semester.

  • 12826 MAE 3270   LAB 454