May 30, 2026  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026

CIVL 6780 - Numerical Modeling of Failure Processes in Materials


State-of-the-art in computational modeling of failure processes in materials. Topics include numerical modeling of discrete defects, distributed damage, and multiscale computational techniques including multiple scale perturbation techniques, boundary layer techniques, and various global-local approaches.

Prerequisite: CIVL 6660  or MANE 6660 

When Offered: SPRING TERM, EVEN YEARS

Cross Listed: MANE 6780 . Students cannot obtain credit for both CIVL 6780 and MANE 6780.

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3