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ESM-6054: Fracture Mechanics

Description: Linear elastic and elasto-plastic models of local stress fields around crack tips. Concepts of stress intensity strain energy release rate, strain energy density. Mathematical models for dynamic crack extension and fatigue crack growth. Correlation of mathematical models with fracture toughness testing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ESM-5014

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.91 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 96.88%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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