Fracture Mechanics

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Overview

Subject area

CE

Catalog Number

I3600

Course Title

Fracture Mechanics

Department(s)

Description

Review of fracture patterns in solids. Griffith-Irwin crack theory; stress analysis and crack tip stress-intensity factors; fracture toughness; crack extension force. Surface flows; plate thickness, and temperature effects; fatigue-crack propagation and stress-corrosion cracking. Application to structural analysis and design to avoid failures; fracture control plans.

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

020096

Course Schedule