LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student will be able to:
- understand the theoretical background of linear and non-linear fracture mechanics.
- apply the principles of fracture mechanics to solve design problems.
- determine if crack growth will be stable or unstable.
- define and discuss the most common fracture mechanisms.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 25.04.2023 - 08.06.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Luc St-Pierre
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course will start by introducing the fundamental principles of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM). This will cover both the energy balance and stress analysis of cracks as well as the necessary conditions for stable crack growth and small-scale yielding. Then, these principles will be extended to elastic-plastic fracture mechanics by introducing the J-integral. Finally, the course will provide an introduction to the fracture mechanisms and testing methods applicable for different materials.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assignments and exam.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures: 24h
Exercises: 12h
Independent work: 95h
Exam: 3h
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).