ENGR 2470 - Mechanics of Materials Laboratory

Credit hours: 1

Course Description:
Experiments demonstrating material mechanics theory and engineering materials characteristics; labs include measurement and accuracy, hardness, impact strength, elasticity modulus, torsion, beam bending, and column buckling; individualized design project involving analysis, design and test of a structure required.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Demonstrate the basic use of measuring instruments and test equipment used in the mechanical testing of materials.
Describe how various stresses are developed due to different types of loading.
Explain how material properties are used in engineering design.