ADVANCED MECHANICAL TESTING OF MATERIALS

EMA 611

Course Description

Theory and use of servo-controlled, electro-hydraulic equipment for research of mechanical properties of engineering materials. Measurement of stress, strain, hysteresis energy, and material properties during deformation and at fracture. Analysis of four significant components of total strain.

Prerequisties

(EMA/ME 307 or EMA/ME 307 ) and (EMA 506 or concurrent enrollment), or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.39

-8.05% from Historical

Completion Rate

94.74%

-3.53% from Historical

A Rate

57.89%

-12.69% from Historical

Class Size

15.77% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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