Introduction to coupled field theories: constitutive response of materials with thermal and electromagnetic coupling; microstructural changes due to phase transformations; shape memory alloys; piezoelectric and magnetostrictive materials; active polymers and solutions; micromechanics of active composites. Cross Listing: AERO 618/MEMA 626 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to coupled field theories: constitutive response of materials with thermal and electromagnetic coupling; microstructural changes due to phase transformations; shape memory alloys; piezoelectric and magnetostrictive materials; active polymers and solutions; micromechanics of active composites. Cross Listing: AERO 618/MEMA 626 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
