ME 6320 — Mechanics of Soft Materials
4 semester hoursGraduateLecturetypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Covers the fundamental continuum mechanics theory of finite elastic deformation in soft materials formed by crosslinked polymer networks such as gels and elastomers, as well as the coupling effects from other physical fields (chemical, electrical, thermal, etc.) that enable novel functionalities. Emphasizes continuum mechanics, interfacing statistical mechanics, polymer physics, thermodynamics, and other chemical and physical disciplines. Lectures incorporate state-of-the-art research in mechanics of soft materials to offer students a broad and contemporary overview of the field.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 26% | 14.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 75% | 5.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 100% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 100%
Common patterns: TF (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Ruobing Bai (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Ruobing Bai (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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