MAE 233AFracture Mechanics

4 units · MAE · UC San Diego

Theoretical strength; stress concentration. Linear and nonlinear fracture mechanics: stress singularity, fracture modes, crack tip plastic zone, dugdale model, the R-curve; power-law materials, the J-integral; fatigue; special topics.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “MAE 231A, MAE 231B, or consent of instructor.”