MATSCEN 5762
Transcript Abbreviation:
Mech Beh NonCryst
Course Description:
Physical mechanisms by which solids with noncrystalline phases deform and the corresponding mechanical behavior.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3261.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop an understanding of the deformation mechanisms in various noncrystalline materials and their relation to material structure
Present experimental measurements of the mechanical response of noncrystalline materials
Present theoretical models that relate deformation mechanisms in noncrystalline solids to mechanical response
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Mechanics of deformation and stress: small and large strain measures of stress, strain, and rates thereof. Experimental measurement techniques to quantify rate and temperature effects. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| B. Glasses (oxide and metallic based): structure and defects in glasses; mechanisms of deformation as a function of temperature and strain rate; elastic and anelastic response; viscous and non-viscous flow; thermal and chemical stress and tempering. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| C. Polymers: structure/defects in polymers; deformation mechanisms; rubber-like elasticity; linear/non-linear visco-elasticity; observations as a function of temperature, frequency, and structure; anisotropy in sheets and fibers; yield criteria. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| D. Cellular materials: structure of foams and honeycombs; mechanisms of deformation; models and experimental measurements of elastic properties. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| E. Composite materials: polymer/glass reinforcements/matrices; models of stiffness/strength for particle- and fiber-reinforced matrices; long vs. short fibers and unidirectional vs. isotropic orientation; sandwich composite stiffness. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| F. Biological materials: composite structure of bone/soft tissue; mechanical response of elastin/collagen; uniaxial tensile/compressive response of bone; observations as a function of temperature and frequency; internal stress and remodeling. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 30% |
| Midterm | 30% |
| Final | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to the Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers | IM Ward and J Sweeney | |
| Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues | YC Fung | |
| Composite Materials: Engineering and Science | FL Matthews and RD Rawlings | |
| Cellular Solids | LJ Gibson and MF Ashby |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
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