Course alpha,
number, title
ME 425 Experimental Mechanics
Required or elective
Elective
Course (catalog)
description
Measurement of stress, strain, vibration, and motion using strain gauges, accelerometers,
photoelasticity, holography, Moire patterns, laser speckle and electronic imaging.
Transducer design.
Prerequisite(s)
(ME 222)
Textbook(s)
and/or other
required material
Cloud, Optical Methods of Engineering Analysis
Class/Lab schedule:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3
Topics covered
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Resistance strain gauges
Photoelasticity
Transducers
Holography
Moire
Speckle
Imaging
Accelorometers
Course learning
objectives
Successful completion of the course means that the student is able to:
(1) Explain the physical phenomena that are the basis of modern methods of
experimental mechanics, including:
(a) resistance strain gauges
(b) photoelasticity
(c) geometric moiré, in-plane, shadow and projection
(d) holography and holographic interferometry
(e) speckle photography
(f) speckle interferometry
(g) digital speckle methods
(h) moiré interferometry
(i) accelerometers
(j) transducers based on resistance strain gauges
Relationship of
course to ME
program
outcomes
The following measurement standard is used to evaluate the relationship between the course
outcomes and the educational-program outcomes:
3 = Strong Emphasis, 2 = Some Emphasis, 1 = Little or No Emphasis.
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering—
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data—
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs—
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams—
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems—
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility—
(g) an ability to communicate effectively—
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global/societal context—
(i) a recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning—
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues—
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice—
(l) design, build, and test in mechanical systems area—
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(m) design, build, and test in thermal/fluids area—
(n) application of advanced mathematics—
(o) capstone design experience—
Contribution to
professional
component:
100% Engineering Science 0% Engineering Design
Person(s) who
prepared this
description
Gary Cloud
Date of
Preparation
April 26, 2004
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