Fracture Mechanics - MATS4333


	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
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	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.