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Ae/AM/ME 215 - Dynamic Behavior of Materials

Ae/AM/ME 215

Dynamic Behavior of Materials

9 units (3-0-6)   |  third term
Prerequisites: ACM 100 abc or AM 125 abc; Ae/AM/CE/ME 102 abc.

Fundamentals of theory of wave propagation; plane waves, wave guides, dispersion relations; dynamic plasticity, adiabatic shear banding; dynamic fracture; shock waves, equation of state.

Instructor: Ravichandran
Published Date: Aug. 12, 2025