Results for ME80

Introduction to the mechanical analysis of tissues (biomechanics), and how mechanical cues play a role in regulating tissue development, adaptation, regeneration, and aging (mechanobiology). Topics include tissue viscoelasticity, cardiovascular biomechanics, blood rheology, interstitial flow, bone mechanics, muscle contraction and mechanics, and mechanobiology of the musculoskeletal system. Undergraduates should have taken ME70 and ME80, or equivalent courses.

Project-centric building hardware and software for embedded computing systems. This year the course projects are on a large interactive light sculpture to be installed in Packard. Syllabus topics will be determined by the needs of the enrolled students and projects. Examples of topics include: interrupts and concurrent programming, mechanical control, state-based programming models, signaling and frequency response, mechanical design, power budgets, software, firmware, and PCB design. Interested students can help lead community workshops to begin building the installation. Prerequisites: one of CS107, EE101A, EE108, ME80.

Project-centric building hardware and software for embedded computing systems. This year the course projects are on a large interactive light sculpture to be installed in Packard. Syllabus topics will be determined by the needs of the enrolled students and projects. Examples of topics include: interrupts and concurrent programming, mechanical control, state-based programming models, signaling and frequency response, mechanical design, power budgets, software, firmware, and PCB design. Interested students can help lead community workshops to begin building the installation. Prerequisites: one of CS107, EE101A, EE108, ME80.

Introduction to engineering analysis using the principles of engineering solid mechanics. Builds on the math and physical reasoning concepts in Physics 41 to develop skills in evaluation of engineered systems across a variety of fields. Foundational ideas for more advanced solid mechanics courses such as ME80 or CEE101A. Interactive lecture sessions focused on mathematical application of key concepts, with weekly complementary lab session on testing and designing systems that embody these concepts. Limited enrollment, subject to instructor approval. Pre-requisite: Physics 41. When signing up for this course make sure to sign up both for the lecture and for a Discussion Section.

Mechanical behavior of the following nanoscale solids: 2D materials (metal thin films, graphene), 1D materials (nanowires, carbon nanotubes), and 0D materials (metallic nanoparticles, quantum dots). This course will cover elasticity, plasticity and fracture in nanomaterials, defect-scarce nanomaterials, deformation near free surfaces, coupled optoelectronic and mechanical properties (e.g. piezoelectric nanowires, quantum dots), and nanomechanical measurement techniques. Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (ME80) or equivalent.

Fundamentals of soft materials and soft composites in the aspects of mechanical characterization, polymer physics, mechanics, finite-element-analysis of large deformation, and advanced material fabrication including different 3D printing technologies. Stimuli-responsive soft composites for soft robotics and shape-morphing structures will be introduced. Examples such as material systems that respond to magnetic field, electrical field, pneumatic pressure, light, and heat will be discussed. Prerequisites: ME80

Mechanics of materials and deformation of structural members. Topics include stress and deformation analysis under axial loading, torsion and bending, column buckling and pressure vessels. Introduction to stress transformation and multiaxial loading. Prerequisite: ENGR 14.

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) combines the fields of Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Additive Manufacturing (AM). ME127 will introduce the capabilities and limitations of various AM technologies and apply the principles of DfM in order to design models fit for printing. Students will use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create and analyze models and then print them using machines and resources in the Product Realization Lab. Topics include: design for rapid prototyping, material selection, post-processing and finishing, CAD simulation, algorithmic modeling, additive tooling and fixtures, and additive manufacturing at scale. Prerequisite: ME102 and ME80, or consent of instructor.

Exploration of mechanical behaviors of natural and engineered materials. Topics include anisotropic, elastoplastic and viscoelastic behaviors, fatigue and multiaxial failure criteria. Applications to biological materials and materials with natural or induced microstructures (e.g., through additive manufacturing). Prerequisite: ME80 or CEE101A.

First course of two-quarter capstone sequence. Working in project teams, design and develop an engineering system addressing a real-world problem in theme area of pressing societal need. Learn and utilize industry development process: first quarter focuses on establishing requirements and narrowing to top concept. Second quarter emphasizes implementation and testing. Learn and apply professional communication skills, assess ethics. Students must also enroll in ME170b; completion of 170b required to earn grade in 170a. Course sequence fulfills ME WIM requirement. Course open to Biomechanics students for Capstone credit. Co- or Prerequisites: ENGR15, ME80, ME104, ME131 (ME only), ME123 (ME Only). (Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center).

Second course of two-quarter capstone sequence. Working in project teams, design and develop an engineering system addressing a real-world problem in theme area of pressing societal need. Learn and utilize industry development process: first quarter focuses on establishing requirements and narrowing to top concept. Second quarter emphasizes implementation and testing. Learn and apply professional communication skills, assess ethics. Students must have completed ME170a; completion of 170b required to earn grade in 170a. Course sequence fulfills ME WIM requirement. Course open to Biomechanics students for Capstone credit. Co- or Prerequisites: ENGR15, ME80, ME104, ME131 (ME only), ME123 (ME only). (Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center).

Fundamentals of physics-based modeling and deep learning; deep neural networks, recurrent neural networks, constitutive artificial neural networks; Bayesian methods; training, testing, and validation; prediction and uncertainty quantification; soft materials and living matter; discovering models, parameters, and experiments to best explain soft matter systems. Prerequisite: ME80.

Mechanical behavior of the following nanoscale solids: 2D materials (metal thin films, graphene), 1D materials (nanowires, carbon nanotubes), and 0D materials (metallic nanoparticles, quantum dots). This course will cover elasticity, plasticity and fracture in nanomaterials, defect-scarce nanomaterials, deformation near free surfaces, coupled optoelectronic and mechanical properties (e.g. piezoelectric nanowires, quantum dots), and nanomechanical measurement techniques. Prerequisites: Mechanics of Materials (ME80) or equivalent.

Introduction to the mechanical analysis of tissues (biomechanics), and how mechanical cues play a role in regulating tissue development, adaptation, regeneration, and aging (mechanobiology). Topics include tissue viscoelasticity, cardiovascular biomechanics, blood rheology, interstitial flow, bone mechanics, muscle contraction and mechanics, and mechanobiology of the musculoskeletal system. Undergraduates should have taken ME70 and ME80, or equivalent courses.

Fundamentals of soft materials and soft composites in the aspects of mechanical characterization, polymer physics, mechanics, finite-element-analysis of large deformation, and advanced material fabrication including different 3D printing technologies. Stimuli-responsive soft composites for soft robotics and shape-morphing structures will be introduced. Examples such as material systems that respond to magnetic field, electrical field, pneumatic pressure, light, and heat will be discussed. Prerequisites: ME80