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Cellular Solids: Structure, Properties and Applications

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States3.054
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2015English
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This course reviews the processing and structure of cellular materials as they are created from polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, and composites, develops models for the mechanical behavior of cellular solids, and shows how the unique properties of honeycombs and foams are exploited in applications such as lightweight structural panels, energy absorption devices and thermal insulation.

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