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Dec 26, 2024
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NE 340 - Materials Science and Engineering Mechanics for Nuclear Materials3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the materials science and engineering mechanics principles relevant for understanding the behavior of fuels and materials used in nuclear reactors. Topics include atomic bonding and crystal structure of materials, thermodynamics principles, including the interpretation of phase diagrams, diffusion mechanisms, atomic and extended defects in materials, elastic strains and stresses, and mechanical properties including plastic deformation and analysis of stress loading of components. In each topical area, the relevance to nuclear power applications will be emphasized.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): ME 202 .
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