Topics Covered

Basic Definitions:

• Types of Fracture
– Brittle fracture
– Ductile fracture
• Problems with Classical Strength Theory
• Flaws and Stress Concentrations
Topics Covered

Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics:

• Griffith Energy Balance

• Energy Release Rate / Fracture Energy (G)
• Resistance Curve and Loading Curve
• Crack stability
• Mode of Fracture
• Universal Crack Tip Stress Field
• Stress Intensity Factor / Fracture Toughness (K)
• G-K Equivalence
Topics Covered

Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics:

• K-dominated Zone
• Small Scale Yielding
• Mixed Mode Fracture
Topics Covered

Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics:

• Nonlinear Energy Release Rate

• J Integral
• Crack Tip Plastic Zone
• HRR Field
• J Dominated Zone
• Crack Growth Resistance Curve
• Crack Tip Opening Displacement
Topics Covered

Other Topics

• Fracture Mechanisms
• Fracture Testing
• Fracture Computation
• Cohesive Zone Modeling
• Weibull Strength Theory