MECH&AE 285

Mechanics of Soft Matter

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)

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Introduction to fundamental physical phenomena occurring in soft matter systems, and application of their knowledge to engineering problems. Fundamental concepts of soft materials mechanics including interfacial thermodynamics, wetting, rheology, and emergent phenomena. Presentation of various canonical systems including colloidal suspension, polymer, emulsions, and biological tissue systems.

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Requisites: courses 82, 103, 105A, 105D.

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