HETEROGENEOUS AND MULTIPHASE MATERIALS

EMA/MS&E 541

Course Description

Principles of the mechanics of solid multiphase systems. Role of heterogeneity and anisotropy in determining physical properties including elastic, dielectric and piezoelectric properties. Applications in lightweight structures, ultrastrong materials, materials for protection of the body, and materials for the replacement of human tissues. Materials with fibrous, lamellar, particular, and cellular structures. Heterogeneous materials of biological origin. Biomimetic and bio-inspired materials.

Prerequisties

EMA 303 , ME 306 , or MS&E 441 , 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

5.04% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

20.73% from Historical

Class Size

-45.45% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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