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DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS

MS&E 441
Course Description

Elastic and plastic deformation of real solids. Dislocation theory with applications to metals and alloys. Fracture, fatigue, brittle failure and methods for measuring the mechanical properties of materials.

Prerequisites

MS&E 352 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.13

-3.79% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.3% from Historical

A Rate
10%

-76.5% from Historical

Class Size
20

-32.62% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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