ME 562 - Fatigue Analysis and Design

(4 credits)

Emphasis is placed on analytical and predictive methods that are useful to design engineers in avoiding fatigue failure. The most current fatigue analysis methods, techniques and applications are introduced, which include the following: guidance for choosing and applying the analysis methods most appropriate to a fatigue situation; variable amplitude loading and statistical fatigue properties; engineering case studies involving the development of both fundamental and advanced analytical skills. Offered fall.