2014-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (without addenda) 
    
    Dec 30, 2024  
2014-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (without addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ME-GY 7353 Fracture Mechanics

3 Credits
The course introduces fracture mechanics. Topics: Linear elastic, elastic-plastic and fully plastic fracture mechanics modeling and design. Fatigue and design against fatigue failures. Standard fracture mechanics testing procedures and related material properties. Micromechanics of fracture. Dynamic fracture. Continuum damage mechanics.

Prerequisite(s): ME-GY 6213  or adviser approval.
Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0