ME 157: Failure Analysis and Prevention

2021-22 2022-23 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2022-23 → 2022-23 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 457

Prerequisites: MSE 134 or ME 134; restricted to class level standing of senior; or consent of instructor

Description: Topics include failure modes due to overload, fatigue, fracture, and creep. Also addresses statistical analysis, probability of failure, quality assurance, and elements of fracture mechanics.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with MSE 143.

Credit: Credit is awarded for one of the following MSE 143, ME 157, or MSE 233B.

Derived Information — The following is not part of the official catalog but is computed from catalog data.

Serves as a prerequisite for

ME 158 MSE 148
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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: ME 157 / MSE 143
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 58/60 58/60
2024-25 59/60 59/60
2023-24 55/60 55/60
2022-23 63/63 63/63
2021-22 58/60 58/60
2020-21 16/20 16/20