ME 6730 - Advanced Material Joining

(4 credits)

This course covers various design, analysis, and failure modes of load-bearing structural joint systems under static, dynamic, thermal, and environmental loads. This includes threaded, adhesively bonded, and hybrid bonded-and-threaded joints that are made of similar or dissimilar materials. Sample topics include vibration-induced loosening, adhesive characterization, and reversible adhesives.
Prerequisite(s) ME 5730 or equivalent fastening and joining knowledge.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.