Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2004-2005
MECH 518 - THEORETICAL FRACTURE MECHANICS
Long Title:
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: THEORETICAL FRACTURE MECHANICS
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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.
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Also listed as MSCI 609.
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Instructor(s): Landis