ME 431
ME 431 - Mechanical Component Failure
Spring 2026
| Title | Rubric | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Component Failure | ME431 | GR | 38948 | LCD | 3 | 1100 - 1150 | M W F | ||
| Mechanical Component Failure | ME431 | ONL | 40677 | ONL | 3 | - | Stephen Douglas Downing | ||
| Mechanical Component Failure | ME431 | UG3 | 38947 | LCD | 3 | 1100 - 1150 | M W F |
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Official Description
Relationship of materials and mechanics concepts to the design of structures and components: elasticity, plasticity, thermal loading, creep, fatigue, fracture, and residual-life assessments as they relate to materials selection and design. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ME 330 and ME 371; Recommended: ME 430.
Detailed Course Description
Relationship of materials and mechanics concepts to the design of structures and components; topics include a brief introduction to elasticity, plasticity, theories, thermal loading, creep, fatigue, fracture, and residual life assessments as they relate to materials selection and design. Prerequisites: ME 330 and ME 371. ME 430 is recommended but not required. 3 undergraduate hours or 3 or 4 graduate hours.
TOPICS:
1. Analysis of service failures
2. Fatigue analysis
3. Fracture analysis
4. High temperature service
5. Probabilistic design
ME: MechSE or technical elective.
EM: Possible secondary field, with approval.
Last updated
9/25/2018