Techniques of Failure Analysis
Lecture
Main Campus
Course Description
Introduction to the field of failure analysis, including fire and explosion analysis, large scale catastrophe projects, traffic accident reconstruction, aircraft accident investigation, human factors, biomechanics and accidents, design defect cases, materials failures and metallurgical procedures, and structural failures. Product liability, failure modes and effects analysis, failure prevention, engineering ethics, and the engineer as expert witness.
AA 252
Units: 3
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Typically Offered
Not Available
Grading Basis
Letter (ABCD/NP)
Class Level
Graduate
Instructional Mode
In Person
Gen Ed Requirement(s)
None