Mechanical & Industrial Engrg 697EM - ST-ExtremeMaterials/LifeProtec

Protective materials, including body armor, helmets, and specialized suits, are essential to saving lives and minimizing body injuries under extreme dynamic conditions. A fundamental understanding of material deformation behavior at very high rates is crucial to advance protective materials. This course will provide a basic understanding of materials science and high-strain-rate mechanics relevant to such extreme conditions. Potential material platforms with tailored micro- and nano-structures will be introduced to learn more about the current trend to discover novel material behaviors that could dramatically enhance protective performance. Furthermore, this course will introduce various dynamic mechanical characterization techniques and their applications. This course will also require a team project to design high-specific strength materials under impact. Through the project, graduate students will acquire experience with material design, testing, analysis, and data presentation.

Open to Graduate students only. Undergraduate students require instructor permission to join class