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Mechanical Engineering
Description: Introduction to concepts related to the behavior of adaptive/smart materials and systems including modeling, analytical representations, and applications. Piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, electroactive polymers and magnetorheological fluids are considered. Co-convened with ME 575. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Prerequisite: MAT 239 with a grade of C or better; (CENE 376, ME 365, or MRE 365); and ((Computer Egr, Mechanical Egr, Mech & Robotics Egr BS) or Wind Energy UCERT)
Mechanical Engineering
Term : Fall 2024
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
ME 475 - Adaptive Materials And Systems
Description: Introduction to concepts related to the behavior of adaptive/smart materials and systems including modeling, analytical representations, and applications. Piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, electroactive polymers and magnetorheological fluids are considered. Co-convened with ME 575. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Prerequisite: MAT 239 with a grade of C or better; (CENE 376, ME 365, or MRE 365); and ((Computer Egr, Mechanical Egr, Mech & Robotics Egr BS) or Wind Energy UCERT)