Deformation processing of materials, including computer simulation of forging, rolling, and extrusion. Solidification processing, development of elevated temperature materials, atomization-consolidation, and evaluation of powder metallurgy superalloys. Development of optimal methods for vapor phase lubrication of metals, ceramics, and composites. Structural reliability and probabilistic mechanics, inelastic deformation, analysis of powdered metals, metal matrix composites, and ceramic matrix composites. Financial Assistance Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships are available to well-qualified students.
Assistants receive tuition support and a stipend.
Information about assistantships may be obtained by contacting the Civil Engineering Department. Admission Information Students with undergraduate degrees in civil or mechanical engineering may be admitted directly to the Structural Mechanics track. Students with undergraduate degrees in chemical, civil, mechanical, or materials engineering may be admitted directly into the Mechanics and Materials track. All applicants must fulfill admission requirements set forth in this Bulletin . Students with degrees in other areas of engineering and science may qualify for admission after completing prerequisite courses.