Structural Matls Degradation

Host University

Virginia Tech

Semester

Fall 2026

Course Number

NSEG-5514

CRN

91259

Credits

3

Discipline

Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

Course Information

High temperature failure mechanisms and corrosion in applications of nuclear engineering to include material compatibility and materials selection for nuclear power systems. In-depth treatment of high-temperature corrosion, stress-corrosion cracking, and the effect of non-aqueous coolants. Pre: Graduate standing.

Prerequisites

None Prerequisites Enforced: Yes