last modified: 18/08/2005

Course code: MS4141TU

Course name: Fracture Mechanics

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EC (European Credits): 3 (1 EC concerns a work load of 28 hours)

Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department of Materials Science Engineering

Lecturer 1: M.Janssen

Tel.:  015 - 27 85866

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MSc 1st year

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English

 

In case of Dutch: Please contact the lecturer about an English alternative, whenever needed.

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Written exam

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Detailed description of topics:

Linear-elastic fracture mechanics: Concepts Stress Intensity Factor K and Energy Release Rate G; Test Methods

Elastic-plastic Fracture Mechanics: Concepts J integral and Crack Opening Displacement; Test Methods

Crack growth concepts: Fatigue, Sustained Load Fracture, Stress Corrosion

Fracture Mechanics in Metals: Effect of Material Behaviour

Course material:

  • Book: Fracture Mechanics by M. Janssen, J. Zuidema and R.J.H. Wanhill, 2nd edition, DUP (2002)
  • Hand-out: Exercises on Fracture Mechanics

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Learning goals:

-) to be able to select the most suitable concept to approach a fracture related problem

-) to be able to assess a simple practical problem given the material properties, geometry and mechanical load

-) to be able to interpret results from fracture-mechanical tests

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