Materials include polymer, matrix, and ceramic composites. 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 qualified students.
Assistants receive tuition support and a stipend.
Information about assistantships may be obtained from the Civil Engineering Department. Admission Information Students with an undergraduate degree 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 to the Mechanics and Materials track. Students with degrees in other areas of engineering and science may qualify for admission after completing prerequisite courses. Completion of 30 credit hours.