ME 431 — Failure Analysis of Mechanical Components

COURSE REFERENCE NUMBER (CRN): 40677

Course Description: This course examines the relationship of materials and mechanics concepts to the design of structures and components. Topics include a brief introduction to elasticity, plasticity, theories, thermal loading, creep, fatigue, fracture, and residual life assessments as they relate to materials selection and design.

Home Page: http://online.engineering.illinois.edu/webcourses/me431/

Prerequisites: Basic materials courses.

Credit: 3 or 4 hours (counts toward the certificate in Materials Engineering)

Instructor: Stephen Downing