The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

MECE 4355 Advanced Alloys for Defense Manufacturing

The study of metallurgy and materials science is crucial for developing advanced materials for diverse applications. This course covers recent developments and the current status of various materials, designs, and manufacturing practices that contribute to weight reduction of systems used in defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors. The topics covered range from new manufacturing methods such as additive manufacturing (AM), 3D printing technologies and their applications in defense manufacturing, as well as the development of advanced additively manufactured alloys such as Nickel-based superalloys, titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel alloys among others.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grade of "C" or better in MECE 2340 and MECE 4350.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Offered

As scheduled