ME 4570 - Experimental Solid Mechanics

Principles and methods of mechanical testing, stress and strain analysis under monotonic and cyclic loading, fatigue behavior and fracture involving life prediction and prevention of failure. Experimentation and theory verification, including planning, testing, and data analysis with report preparation.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ME 2500 or AAE 2500, ME 2570, ME 3350.

Notes: This course meets for 2 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week.

Credits: 3 hours