Engineering Design and Materials Selection

Course Description

This course describes the design and materials selection process of engineering materials. Key steps of the engineering design process including need identification, embodiment, conceptual design, gathering information on existing products, establishing the engineering characteristics, and types of design will be discussed. In addition, the principles of cognitive psychology in design are discussed. Mechanical properties of engineering materials e.g., yield/ultimate strength, fracture toughness, fatigue life, which are often used in engineering design practice and materials selection process are presented. Specific examples regarding materials selection strategy for optics components, armor materials, heat exchanger, aerospace, and hypersonic flight components are discussed. Finally, nature-inspired design philosophy followed by the application, design process, and performance of multifunctional materials are presented.

Code

AME 469

Credits

3

Subject

Aerospace & Mechanical Engr

Programs That Include This Course

• Bachelor's Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
• Bachelor's Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engr in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Bachelor's Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor's Bachelor of Science in Optical Sciences & Engr in Optical Sciences & Engineering
• Minor Minor in Mechanical Engineering