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Failure of Engineering Materials

University of Alabama

CourseME 440

Understand how structural components fail and apply the proper techniques for a failure analysis investigation. Demonstrate the ability to identify and differentiate fractographic features of material failure including overload and progressive failures (ductile, brittle, fatigue, creep, corrosion, wear). Practical failure analysis project experience included.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

ME 440

Related Courses

Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one

Prerequisites

Complete these courses before enrolling

  • AEM 250

    Mechanics Of Materials I

    3 credits
  • AEM 251

    Mechanics Of Materials I Lab

    1 credits
  • MTE 271

    Engr Matls: Struc Prop

    3 credits
  • ME 350

    Static Machine Components

    3 credits
  • ME 383

    Modern Manufacturg Processes

    3 credits
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