ME EN 553
Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Engineering methods for modeling deformation, fracture and fatigue of materials, including metals, polymers, composites and ceramics. Deformation modes include elastic, plastic, viscoelastic and creep.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Crystal Structure and Material Defects
Learning Outcome
Identify and describe the influence of crystal structure and material defects on tensile and fracture properties.
Title
Stress Concentration
Learning Outcome
Describe the effects of a stress concentration as well as its influence on the fracture and fatigue life of a structural member.
Title
Griffith Crack Criteria
Learning Outcome
Describe the principles of the Griffith Crack Criteria and its application to brittle materials, and its extension to ductile materials.
Title
Failure Design Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Describe the Failure Design Philosophy and apply it to materials selection in an engineering application.
Title
Member Life Prediction
Learning Outcome
Predict the life of a structural member of known material properties given the loading conditions and a known flaw size.
Title
Impact of Microstructure Features
Learning Outcome
Describe the impact of various microstructure features on tensile, fracture and fatigue properties.
Title
Class Selection
Learning Outcome
Select an appropriate material class given functional requirements, fatigue and fracture.
