Research Topic:
Applied Mechanics/Mechanics of Materials

 
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About Applied Mechanics/Mechanics of Materials

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Applied Mechanics refers to the theoretical foundations of mechanical engineering. Basic research is being performed on diverse topics such as acoustics, fatigue and fracture processes, nonlinear vibrations, and plasticity. Materials of the latest technologies such as composites, microelectronic materials, and carbon nanotubes are studied from the mechanical perspective. The finite element method is a computational approach in modeling material behavior.

Facilities include the mechanics of materials laboratory, the laboratory for noise control research, and the mechanical systems laboratory.

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Associated Faculty Members

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Roger N. Wright
Professor

To Find Out More Go To: http://www.eng.rpi.edu.eng

 
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Did you know?

Rensselaer's Department of Materials Science and Engineering...

  • one of the oldest materials departments in the country,
  • has consistently ranked among the top 15 Departments in the United States,
  • committed to the educational process, to individual mentoring, and to academic excellence,
  • offers many Undergraduate & Graduate courses in an interactive, hands-on format, and
  • provides opportunities for undergraduate research.

Materials Science and Engineering offers students a variety of hands-on design opportunities—even bridge design! See a sample project from Design in Materials Engineering (MTLE – 4910)