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Structural Materials: Selection and Economics | MITx on edX

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Billions of tons of structural materials, such as steel, aluminum, and titanium are used every year. Learn where, why, and when they are used.

From skyscrapers to transportation infrastructure, structural materials dominate the human landscape. Learning the principles that govern their selection is essential for any aspiring or practicing engineer.

This engineering course will introduce you to the key principles of structural materials selection through a practical curriculum rooted in the real world. The principles taught are general enough to be applied across many domains. Key points are emphasized with interesting examples and anecdotes from industry and academia.

This course benefits aspiring engineers and students with no previous experience as well as the seasoned professional.

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What You'll Learn:
Externalities Of Materials Selection
Material Price, Cost and Abundance
Properties, Limits and Ratio Analysis of Structural Materials
How structured materials are manufactured and processed

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