CCE 6690 - Engineering Fracture Mechanics

Fundamentals of the theory of linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM), crack-tip opening displacement (CTTOD), J-integral, R-curve, mixed-mode fracture and fracture toughness testing.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CCE 5690 or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to graduate students only.
Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with ME 6690.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)