Course - Fracture Mechanics - TMM4160
TMM4160 - Fracture Mechanics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig eksamen | 75/100 | 4 timer | ||
| Arbeider | 25/100 | 10 semestre |
Course content
The topic covers fundamentals and applications of fracture mechanics. The fundamental concepts includes linear and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics and dynamic fracture. Models for ductile and brittle fracture in metals are presented. The applications includes fracture toughness testing of metals and failure assessment strategies in order to predict the failure of structures. High priority is given to computational fracture mechanics, and a course in computational mechanics on the FE code ABAQUS is included as an important part of the topic. Reports and presentations from ABAQUS constitutes 25% of the final mark. Weekly exercises and the ABAQUS calculations are integrated with the lessons.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge about fundamental theories of fracture mechanics.
- Advanced understanding for the application of fracture mechanics in practice.
- Detailed knowledge within FE based modeling of fracture.
Skills:
- Derive fracture mechanics theories and evaluate the results.
- Perform fracture mechanical analysis and solve problems of engineering interests.
- Perform fracture mechanics calculations based on FE codes.
General competence:
- General competence within fundamental and applied fracture mechanics.
- Good background for performing computations.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, execises and finite element course on ABAQUS for fracture mechanics calculations. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. If the teaching is given in English the Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
T. L. Anderson: Fracture Mechanics. Fundamentals and Applications, CRC Press, 2004.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIO2057 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2014
Language of instruction: English
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- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 75/100 2014-12-01 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Arbeider 25/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Arbeider 25/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Muntlig eksamen 75/100 2015-08-07
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"