Fatigue Analysis. 3 credits

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to some of the main concepts of deformation processes leading to fracture; linear elastic fracture mechanics and fatigue crack propagation. Fatigue and fracture of a wide variety of materials including metals, composites, and biomaterials will be covered. Particular attention will be given to fatigue analysis of metals and composites used in aerospace structures, natural biomaterials such as bone and additively manufactured metals (metal 3D printing)ina and laminated materials. Offered by Mechanical Engineering . Limited to two attempts.