Course overview
The focus of this course is to develop an understanding of the mechanics of fracture of engineering materials and structures under static and dynamic loading. Students will be taught the principles of linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics and their application to engineering design. This course will also introduce key applications of fracture mechanics in industry including damage detection, failure analysis, and experimental techniques.
Course learning outcomes
- Have a solid foundation in the theory, concepts and principles of fracture mechanics.
- Be gaining the physical intuition necessary to idealise a complicated practical problem.
- Possess the analytical and computational tools needed to solve the idealised problem.
- Have acquired the judgment required to interpret the results of these solutions.
- Be able to use these solutions to guide a corresponding design, manufacture, or failure analysis.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team in order to implement their skills and knowledge in both theoretical and practical applications.