Collection of 1.103 laboratory equipment and samples. (Image courtesy of Alice Kalemkiarian. Used with permission.)
Instructor(s)
Dr. John Germaine
MIT Course Number
1.103
As Taught In
Spring 2004
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course introduces the concepts, techniques, and devices used to measure engineering properties of materials. There is an emphasis on measurement of load-deformation characteristics and failure modes of both natural and fabricated materials. Weekly experiments include data collection, data analysis, and interpretation and presentation of results.