Explores crack growth, stress intensity factors, and fracture mechanics in materials, emphasizing energy considerations and critical stress intensity for crack growth onset.
Explores the properties and assembly of structures, emphasizing thermal conductivity through a practical exercise involving an aluminum flange and structure connected by stainless steel bolts and a Kapton insulator sheet.
Introduces precast concrete structures and advanced design techniques, covering topics like prefabrication, building connections, and construction projects.