Fracture of Solids

MTLE-6150

Review of elasticity and plasticity theory. Calculation of theoretical cohesive strength of crystalline solids; influence of stress concentrations on fracture strength. Fractography. Theory and applications of linear elastic fracture mechanics. Fracture testing. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. Dislocation theories of cleavage fracture. Phenomenology and theories of stress corrosion cracking, creep rupture, fatigue.

3 credits
Prereqs:
none

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2003
Fracture Of Solids (3c)
  • Robert H Doremus
Seats Taken: 8/20
2002
Fracture Of Solids (3c)
  • Robert H Doremus
Seats Taken: 20/25
2001
Fracture Of Solids (3c)
  • Robert H Doremus
Seats Taken: 27/30
2000
Fracture Of Solids (3c)
  • Robert H Doremus
Seats Taken: 18/20
1999
1998
Fracture Of Solids (3c)
  • Norman S Stoloff
Seats Taken: 20/30