Explores fracture mechanics, crack growth, and the weakest link theory, emphasizing the statistical distribution of crack sizes and the significance of the largest crack in material failure.
Introduces the structural design project, outlining objectives and methodologies for students to engage in practical applications of engineering principles.
Explores the triumph of determinism in modern mechanics and the methodology of scientific development, with practical exercises on estimating surgical mask usage and analyzing atomic bomb energy.
Explores total scattering and PDF analysis in materials science, covering in-situ synthesis, data analysis techniques, and applications in host-guest systems.