Course Catalog - 2003-2004

     

MECH 518 - THEORETICAL FRACTURE MECHANICS

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Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: THEORETICAL FRACTURE MECHANICS ***** Topics on the theory of linear and nonlinear fracture machines. Energetics of fracture, the J-integral, stress and strain fields near crack tips, R-curve behavior. ***** Also listed as MSCI 609.