2 085 - Structural Impact

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Propagation of 1-D elastic waves in rods, geometrical and material dispersion. Plane, Rayleigh surface, and 3-D waves. Wave reflection and interaction. 1-D plastic waves. Response of plates and shells to high-intensity loads. Dynamic plasticity and fracture. Damage of structures subjected to impulsive and impact loads. Topics in crashworthiness. Taught second half of the term. Students can take 2.707 in first half of the term.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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