Mechanical & Industrial Engrg 497AM - ST- Aerospace Materials

This course will cover a variety of materials used in propulsion, structures, and thermal protection in aircraft and spacecraft. Specific materials include superalloys for turbine engines, chemical and thermal barrier coatings, composites, and thermal protection materials. Key phenomena include creep, fatigue, and high-temperature environmental effects. The exact coverage may be adjusted based on a survey of the interests of the students. Besides the pre-requisites, some exposure to heat transfer is also helpful.

M&I-ENG 302 & 313