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MAE 5205 - Fracture Mechanics

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Fundamental concepts of structural failure. Stress intensity, energy criterion, cracking, and damage tolerance. Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics: stress concentrations, Griffith energy, energy release rates, K/G and J-integrals, crack tip plasticity. Plane stress/strain, and mixed-mode failure. Graduate credit requires the solution and presentation of a class project. Prer., MATH 3130, MATH 3400 and MAE 2102. Meets with MAE 4210.



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