GENERAL INFORMATION
This course involves lectures and laboratory work. The subject is focused on the study of actual mechanical behavior of engineering materials through experimental observations. Both theoretical background and testing methods are extensively discussed. The lab work involves four major projects as well as various testing demonstrations. All the projects involve specimen design, analysis, instrumentation, theoretical prediction, testing, and reporting. The class will be divided into groups, with each group responsible for all aspects of its particular projects.
Texts: Class and lab will be mainly based on lecture notes as well as handout materials. There are no required texts. The followings are relevant reference texts.
"Mechanical Behavior of Materials," Engineering Methods for Deformation, Fracture, and Fatigue, Norman E. Dowling.
"Experimental Stress Analysis," The Third Edition, James W. Dally and William F. Riley.
Grading: Final grade (100%) will be composed of
Location Time
Lecture KAP 141 9:30-10:50 MW
Lab KAP Sub-Basement 2:00-4:50pm M
2:00-4:50pm T
Final Exam is on Thursday, Dec. 12, 11:00 - 1:00pm!