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EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS

EMA/ME 570
Course Description

Experimental methods for design and analysis of mechanical components, structures and materials. Electrically and optically recorded stress, strain and deformation data; computer acquisition/reduction/presentation techniques; applications to static and transient events, sensors, transducer design, NDT, fracture and residual stresses.

Prerequisties

Senior standing and (ME 306 , EMA 303 or 304) or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.11

-14.4% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.41% from Historical

A Rate
28.57%

-52.16% from Historical

Class Size
14

-15.74% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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