CVEN-7161 (3) Fracture Mechanics

Includes three parts: 1) fundamentals through rigorous mathematical formulations of linear/nonlinear elastic fracture mechanics, 2) materials' theoretical strength, including metals, granular materials, polymers and steel, 3) numerical (finite element) methods in fracture mechanics. Heavy emphasis on project and independent work. Department enforced prereqs., CVEN 6161 and CVEN 5511 (all minimum grade B).