AEM8531
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AEM 8531 - Fracture Mechanics (3 Cr.)
Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics (11090)
TIOT - College of Science and Engineering
Course description
Theories of mechanical breakdown. Kinetic rate theories and instability considerations; formation of equilibrium cracks and circular crack propagation under pulses; statistical aspects of strength and fracture of micromolecular systems; time and temperature dependency in fracture problems and instability of compressed material systems.
prereq: 5503 or instr consent
prereq: 5503 or instr consent
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Fall & Spring