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A E 651 - Theory of Elastic Stability

A E 651: Theory of Elastic Stability (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: A E 310 and graduate standing in aerospace engineering. Counts toward Aerospace Engineering, M.S. (2026-27), Aerospace Engineering, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Structural Mechanics
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Stability of elastic systems. Differential equations of stability by summation of forces and moments, and by the variational method. Applications.
Prerequisites
A E 310 and graduate standing in aerospace engineering.

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From the catalog

Who can take it
A E 310 and graduate standing in aerospace engineering.
Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Formerly numbered
Aerospace Engineering 727 and Engineering Mechanics 727.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11059· In-person · Open · Letter · Graduate
40 of 40 seats open
Mon, Wed 7:00 PM-8:15 PM · PSFA 300