Hello everyone,
I am currently teaching an undergraduate mechanics of materials course. I would like to spend one class period on contemporary issues. I am wondering what suggestions mechanicians may have. I have noticed in recent years that several topics are of interest.
1. thin films
2. soft tissue/soft materials
3. fracture mechanics
(I must add I personally don't know much about these, but I see these come up often. )
Clearly I can't cover all of these, but if I was to pick just one of these topics, what should be covered and does anyone have a suggestion where I could find some helpful info on material to present. My class period is 50 minutes long.
I would appreciate any suggestions you have to offer.
thanks,
Louie