MATE 580 - Fracture Mechanics and Failure Mechanisms in Materials

Institution:

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Description:

Fracture modes and mechanisms in engineering materials, fracture mechanics fundamentals (stress analysis of cracks, energy analysis of fracture process). Use of fracture mechanics in design. Laboratory gives concentrated exposure to fracture development in materials, fracture surface evaluation, fracture toughness testing. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATE 350, or graduate standing. Special topics course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calpoly.edu

Phone Number:

(805) 756-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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