Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2011-2012
MECH 518 - THEORETICAL FRACTURE MECHANICS
Long Title: THEORETICAL FRACTURE MECHANICS
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Topics on the theory of linear and nonlinear fracture mechanics. Energetics of fracture, the J-integral, stress and strain fields near crack tips, R-curve behavior. Cross-list: MSCI 609.