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DESIGN PROBLEMS IN ELASTICITY

ME 444
Course Description

Analysis of elastic systems by strain-energy techniques. Determination of stresses and deflections in statically indeterminate structures encountered in design. Resilience in springs.

Prerequisties

ME 306 , EMA 303 , 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
3.5

-4.51% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
50%

-14.47% from Historical

Class Size
8

-44.62% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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