Mechanics Area Specialization, M.S. Mechanical Engineering
Faculty: Drs. Ortwin
Ohtmer and Hsien-Yang
Yeh
This emphasis is
designed to give students advanced knowledge across a broad
range of mechanics. Advanced topics include: linear finite
element analysis, nonlinear complex structures and mechanisms,
creep and fatigue, advanced mechanics of deformable bodies,
design of composite structures, stress analysis in design,
theory of elasticity and plasticity, and digital simulation
in engineering. The program benefits from advanced experimental
and computational resources.
Undergraduate
Background
Students in this
area must have the required background courses or equivalents:
MAE
305, Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
MAE
371, Analytical Mechanics II - Dynamics
MAE
373, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
MAE
409A, Finite Element Methods I
MAE
490A, CAD/CAM
MAE
471, Analysis and Design of Machine Components
MAE
472, Design of Mechanical Engineering Systems
Requirements
(Effective 2007/2008Catalog Year)
Completion of a
minimum of 30 (for PLAN I) or 36 units (for PLAN II) beyond
the bachelor's degree in graduate courses approved by the
Department's Graduate Studies Committee, including:
- A minimum of four (4) courses in the area of Mechanics.
- A minimum of two (2) advanced engineering mathematics
courses beyond basic calculus, basic differential equations,
and linear algebra.
- A minimum of two (2) technical elective courses selected
from approved upper division or graduate courses.
- Completion of a thesis (6 units of MAE
698) for PLAN I or completion of a directed research
project (6 units of MAE
697) for PLAN II.
PROGRAM UNITS
| Requirements |
PLAN I |
PLAN II |
| Math |
6 units |
6 units |
| Core |
12 units |
12 units |
| Electives |
6 units |
12 units |
| Thesis or Directed Research |
|
6 units
Directed
Research
|
| Total |
30 |
36 |
All courses are
3 units
Math:
MAE 501, Engineering
Analysis I
MAE 502
, Engineering Analysis II
Core
Courses:
MAE 563,
Linear Finite Element Analysis
MAE 567,
Advanced Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
MAE 568,
Creep and Fatigue
MAE 663/763
, Nonlinear Optimized Structures
Electives:
Core courses not taken:
MAE 669,
Design of Composite Structures
MAE 672,
Stress Analysis in Design
MAE 673,
Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity
MAE 677/777,
Digital Simulation in Engineering
Thesis:
MAE 698
Directed
Research: MAE 697