MEN 722
Advanced Theory of Fracture
Mechanical Engineering · Faculty of Engineering · 3 credits
Description
Review of linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. Fracture dynamics. Ductile fracture. Stable crack growth and mixed mode fracture. Analytical methods for fatigue and life assessment in advanced materials. Design of structures against fracture. Discussion of advanced topics from the recent literature. Prerequisite: MEN 624.
Prerequisites