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Rensselaer Catalog 2007-2008 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2007-2008 [Archived Catalog]

MANE 4650 - Fracture Mechanics


The mechanics aspect of failure, fracture, and fatigue. Brittle fracture criteria. Derivation of laws of linear elastic fracture mechanics. Stress fields around cracks. Statistical aspects of fatigue. Cumulative damage. Contact fatigue.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2530.

When Offered: Annually.



Credit Hours: 3