Fracture Mechanics

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Basic fracture theory, failure criteria, overview of fracture mechanics, brittle and ductile failure, crack tip parameters, geometric considerations, methods of analysis, fracture toughness and testing standards. Applications in design, fatigue subcritical crack growth, creep and impact. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Mechanical Engineering 667 and either 619.74 (Failure and Fracture Mechanics Pipeline Industry) or 638 will not be allowed.