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.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Antirequisite(s)
- Credit for Mechanical Engineering 667 and either 619.74 or 638 will not be allowed.
Sections
This course will be offered next in
Fall 2023.