ME 414 - Materials Selection in Mechanical Design
- Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
- Term Available: F
- Graduate Studies Eligible: No
- Prerequisites: EM 204
- Corequisites: None
Introduces the Ashby approach to materials selection, a systematic method for choosing materials for applications based on design constraints, design objectives, and combinations of relevant materials properties. All classes of materials are considered, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. The CES EduPack software is used extensively throughout the course. Project work is emphasized.