MATL 8020 - Mechanical Properties of Materials
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43996,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jae Joong Ryu
Email: jjryu@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Selected journal articles and instructor-provided notes. | ||
| Choose One | Mechanical Behavior of Materials. | Norman E. Dowling | |
| Choose One | Mechanical Behavior of Materials. | Thomas H. Courtney | |
| Optional | Mechanical Metallurgy | George E. Dieter | |
| Optional | Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials | Richard W. Hertzberg |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Required Texts:
1. Norman E. Dowling, Mechanical Behavior of Materials.
2. Thomas H. Courtney, Mechanical Behavior of Materials.
Recommended References:
1. George E. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy.
2. Richard W. Hertzberg, Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials.
3. Selected journal articles and instructor-provided notes.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Course Introduction and Scope | |
| Thu | 8/27 | Stress, Strain, and Mechanical Response | |
| Tue | 9/1 | Atomic Bonding and Elastic Properties | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Elastic Constants and Anisotropy | |
| Tue | 9/8 | Crystal Structures and Slip Systems | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Dislocations and Crystal Defects | |
| Tue | 9/15 | Yielding and Plastic Deformation | |
| Thu | 9/17 | True Stress–Strain Behavior | |
| Tue | 9/22 | Strain Hardening and Recovery | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Strengthening Mechanisms | |
| Tue | 9/29 | Fracture Fundamentals | |
| Thu | 10/1 | Stress Concentration and Crack Initiation | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Fracture Toughness and Crack Growth | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Ductile vs Brittle Failure | |
| Tue | 10/13 | Fatigue Fundamentals | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Fatigue Failure and Engineering Design | |
| Tue | 10/20 | Midterm Examination | |
| Thu | 10/22 | Creep and High-Temperature Properties | |
| Tue | 10/27 | Viscoelasticity | |
| Thu | 10/29 | Mechanical Properties of Polymers | |
| Tue | 11/3 | Mechanical Properties of Ceramics | |
| Thu | 11/5 | Toughening Mechanisms and Thermal Shock | |
| Tue | 11/10 | Composite Materials Fundamentals | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Composite Failure Mechanisms | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Additive Manufacturing and Nanomaterials | |
| Thu | 11/19 | Environmental Effects and Material Degradation | |
| Tue | 11/24 | Mechanical Testing Techniques and Material Selection | |
| Thu | 11/26 | Engineering Failure Case Studies / Student Presentations | |
| Tue | 12/1 | Project report/ presentation | |
| Thu | 12/3 | Review | |
| Tue | 12/8 | Final Week | |
| Thu | 12/10 | Final Week |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.