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SE2129 Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue 9.0 credits

Brottmekanik och utmattning

The course covers theories for design of structures containing cracks

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    D

  • Subject area

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Course offerings

Spring 13 Brottmek for programme students

Spring 13 IND for programme students

  • Periods

    Spring 13 P3 (9.0 credits)

  • Application code

    61457

  • Start date

    2013 week: 2

  • End date

    2013 week: 11

  • Language of instruction

    English

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

    48 (preliminary)

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places

    No limitation

  • Schedule

    Schedule (new window)

  • Course responsible

    Nils-Gunnar Olsson <ngohlson@kth.se>

  • Teacher

    Mohammadali Asgharzadeh <asgmoh@kth.se>
    Björn Fallqvist <bfa@kth.se>
    Nils-Gunnar Olsson <ngohlson@kth.se>

Spring 14 Brottmek for programme students

Spring 14 Brottmek for programme students

  • Periods

    Spring 14 P3 (9.0 credits)

  • Application code

    60217

  • Start date

    20/01/2014

  • End date

    2014 week: 12

  • Language of instruction

    English

  • Campus

    KTH Campus

  • Number of lectures

    48 (preliminary)

  • Number of exercises

  • Tutoring time

    Daytime

  • Form of study

    Normal

  • Number of places

    No limitation

  • Schedule

    Schedule (new window)

  • Course responsible

    Nils-Gunnar Olsson <ngohlson@kth.se>

  • Teacher

    Nils-Gunnar Olsson <ngohlson@kth.se>
    Mohammadali Asgharzadeh <asgmoh@kth.se>

  • Target group

    Only for students in Science without Borders

Learning outcomes

After the course, the participant should be able to

  • understand and account for the theoretical background of linear and nonlinear fracture mechanics.
  • carry out fracture mechanics analysis and design, using handbooks, of simple crack problems in linear and nonlinear materials.
  • determine the loading applied on a crack.
  • evaluate fracture mechanics testing.
  • Carry out analyses of crack growth
  • determine whether or not stable crack growth can become unstable.
  • apply the knowledge from the course on practical cases where linear fracture mechanics is sufficient

Course main content

To acquire knowledge of the foundations for fracture of materials containing defects and classical fatigue, and ability to apply this knowledge for solution of problems of practical importance.

Eligibility

SE1010 or SE1020 or SE1055, SE1025.

Prerequisites

SE1010, SE1020 or SE1055 Solid mechanics basic course and
SE1025 FEM for engineering applications

Literature

Nilsson, F. Fracture Mechanics from theory to applications, Hållfasthetslära, KTH, 1999.

Faleskog, J. and Nilsson, F., Examples in fracture mechanics, Hållfasthetslära, KTH, 2001

Formelsamling i Hållfasthetslära, Hållfasthetslära, KTH, 2004.

Examination

  • LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • PRO2 - Project Work, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • TEN2 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN2 - Home Assignment, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

Passed homework (ÖVN2; 1,5 university credits)
Laboratory (LAB2; 1.5 university credits)
Written exam (TEN2; 4,5 university credits)
Project work (PRO2; 1,5 university credits)

Offered by

SCI/Solid Mechanics

Examiner

Bo Alfredsson <alfred@kth.se>

Add-on studies

Advanced courses in solid mechanics.

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 08.
Examination information valid from: Spring 09.