MATSCEN 3261
Transcript Abbreviation:
Mech. Beh. Matls.
Course Description:
Mechanical response of solids to forces and stresses. Responses studied include elastic, viscoelastic, plastic deformation and fracture.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
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: 2010, and MechEng 2020 or 2040, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS student; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Students will gain basic understanding of the response of solid materials to forces and stresses through the application of mathematic, scientific, and engineering principles.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Mechanics review including, review of important stress invariants and diving forces and associated response. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Standard test methods for elastic, viscoelastic, plastic and fracture response and qualitative linkage to associated microstructrual mechanisms. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Elasticity (continuum, including anisotropic); phenomenology, computations, trends and physical basis. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Plastic strength of crystals and polycrystals including both phenomenology (stress-strain laws, yield surfaces), mechanisms including dislocation motion and strengthening mechanisms. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Deformation response of non-crystalline materials including glasses and polymers including time-independent and time dependent responses. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Creep and deformation mechanisms at elevated temperatures (including deformation mechanism maps) | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fracture and toughening mechanisms including introduction to engineering methods such as LEFM and Weibull and fracture surface analysis. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fatigue – basic mechanisms of damage, engineering approaches and fatigue resistant design. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Case studies and design. | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Final Exam | 35% |
| Mid Term Exam | 25% |
| Projects | 25% |
| Homework | 15% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TBD |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
MATSCEN_3261_basic.pdf
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