Experimental investigations of microcracks. Spring of even-numbered years. Theoretical and design principles needed to understand and control creep, superplasticity, cavitation, recrystallization, and texture changes are discussed for metal, alloy, intermetallic, ceramic and composite systems. Spring of odd-numbered years. A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for this course.
Topics vary each semester.
Topics such as ceramic processing or laser processing . Spring of odd-numbered years. Optical and surface properties. Heat and mass flow. Cutting, drilling, and joining.