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Fracture Mechanics - MATS4333
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Materials Science and Engineering
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.materials.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Linear elastic fracture mechanics: modes of loading, stress intensity factor concept, effect of finite boundaries, energy release rate concept. Fracture toughness testing and evaluation; ASTM E399 and alternative specimen types. Subcritical fracture mechanics; fatigue, stress corrosion cracking. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics; crack opening displacement, J-integral. Interface mechanics.

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