Academic Catalog

ME523 IMPACT MECHANICS

Course Code: 5690523
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. RAÝF ORHAN YILDIRIM
Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Stereomechanical impact. Stress waves in solids. Elementary stress wave theory. Applications of elementary one dimensional stress wave theory. Momentum traps. Spalling in bars and flat plates. Fracture with stress waves in bars. Impulsive loading of frames. Penetration. Perforation of solids. (F)