AEM8531

AEM 8531 - Fracture Mechanics (3 Cr.)

Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics (11090) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

AEM 8531 - Fracture Mechanics (3 Cr.)

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

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Lecture

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall & Spring