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Mechanics and Structures


Students following this concentration are exposed to the foundations
of the static and dynamic analysis of structures and machines from a
theoretical and computational point of view. Emphasis is placed on
the mechanical behavior of structures and machine parts, failure
mechanisms, advanced materials, and use of finite elements for stress
analysis of complex structures. Career opportunities are found
virtually in any technological field where issues such as reliability and
failure of materials and structures are of utmost importance, including
buildings, aircraft, machine components, electronic parts, and
biomechanical systems.

Recommended courses			Credits
MEM 330	Mechanics of Materials II		4.0
MEM 423	Mechanics of Vibrations		4.0
MEM 430	Advanced Stress Analysis		4.0
MEM 431	Machine Design I		3.0
MEM 427	Introduction to Finite Element Methods		3.0
MEM 428	Introduction to Composites I		3.0
MEM 429	Introduction to Composites II		3.0
MEM 424	Biomechanics		3.0

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