Use of similarity criteria and dimensionless analysis. Synthesis of an optimal modeling approach, involving mathematical models, physical models, and pilot plants. Description given at end of this chapter in SWE section under Dynamic Strategic Planning . A survey of techniques for analyzing how the choice of materials, processes, and design determine properties, performance, and cost. Topics include production and cost functions, mathematical optimization, evaluation of single and multi-attribute utility, decision analysis, materials property charts, and performance indices.
Students use analytical techniques to develop a plan for starting a new materials-related business.
Description given at end of this chapter in SWE section under Engineering Risk-Benefit Analysis . Lectures, conferences, assigned readings, or supervised laboratory work. Use of symmetry in tensor representation of crystal properties, including anisotropy, representation surfaces, as well as applications to piezo-electricity and elasticity. Also covers growth of crystals, thermodynamics, transport processes, and kinetics in relation to structures developed. Lectures, conferences, assigned readings, and laboratory work.