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2020-2021 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MET 453 - Experimental Mechanics


An introduction to experimental methods for measuring strain and deformation of engineering materials, structures, and mechanical components.  Topics will include electrically and optically recorded strain and deformation; computer data acquisition and reduction techniques; applications to static and dynamic events, sensors, fatigue, fracture and residual stresses; quasi-static load frames.

Prerequisites: MET 234

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Alternating Years

Credits: 3