Analysis of the stress and strain in structural members due to axial loads, torsion and bending. Prerequisite: M&I-ENG 210.

A vector treatment of equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Forces, moments, couples, equations of equilibrium, free-body diagrams, machines, trusses, frames, friction and centroids. Shear and bending moment diagrams.

Prerequisites: MATH 132 and PHYSICS 151

Engineering materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Emphasis on the relationship between the microstructure of materials and their mechanical behavior, including the fundamentals of design for performance. Prerequisite: CHEM 111.

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Review of classical thermodynamics and conventional energy conversion systems. Introduction to kinetic theory of gases, and statistical thermodynamics. Selected topics in chemical thermodynamics. Mr. McGowan

Important mechanical properties of materials engineering such as yield strength and fracture toughness experimentally investigated with a view towards materials selection and design. Skills emphasized: experimental technique, statistical analysis of data, report writing, and oral presentation.

Thesis written with a faculty member.

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