3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
Introduction to failure analysis and prevention. Concepts of materials failure, root cause analysis, manufacturing aspects of failure, techniques for identifying failure, fracture, corrosion, wear, and case studies. Also includes business and entrepreneurship aspects.
Learning Outcomes1Become familiar with and be able to identify the categories of failure.
2Recognize types of failure based on microstructural and post-mortem characterization
3Relate failure to stressors driving failure (mechanical, thermal, electrical, etc.)
4Communicate results of a failure analysis clearly to professional audiences
5Estimate stressors driving failure in relationship to materials properties, service conditions, and design constraints.
6Use or select appropriate characterization tools for failure analysis.
7Select appropriate inspection criteria to prevent failure.
8Recommend improvements in design, service or inspection to prevent failure.
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made by Purdue students.