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22MUFML - Introduction to physics and mechanics of fracture

Course specification
Course titleIntroduction to physics and mechanics of fracture
Acronym22MUFML
Study programmeMetallurgical Engineering
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    ESPB5.0Status
    ConditionОблик условљености
    The goalThe goal of this course is understanding basic principles of physics of fracture and fracture mechanics. .
    The outcomeBasic engineering knowledge on prevention of fracture, based on knowledge of mechanisms and fracture mechanis
    Contents
    Contents of lecturesFailure and fracture of materials. Types of fracture. Phases of fracture. Crack initiation mechanism in different materials. Crack propagation: mechanisam and rate; Characteristical features at fractured surfaces. Identification of fracture types. Introduction to fracture mechanics. Historic overview. Presence of cracks. Influence of loading and geometrical factors on fracture. Plain stress and plain strain state. Stress and strain at crack tip. Linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM). parameters of fracture mechanics and fracture criterions in LEFM. Plastic deformation at crack tip. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics (EPFM). Crack tip opening displacement (CTOD) and crack mouth opening displ (CMOD). Ј-integral; Stable crack propagation. Crackgrowth resistance curve.
    Contents of exercisesAnalysis of fractured surfaces using light and SEM microscopes. Identification of typical features. Calculation of stress and strain at crack tip. Analitical determination of stress intensity factor, crack opening displacement and J-integral. Experimental determination of fracture mechanics parameters. Numerical procedures. Energies of crack initiation and crack propagation. Analysis of cases studies of different types of fracture.
    Literature
    1. T.L. Anderson, Fracture Mechanics: Fundametals and Applications, CRC Press, 3rd Ed., 2004
    2. D. Broek, Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Springer, 2nd Edition, 2002.
    3. DJ. Drobnjak, Script, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade, 1993 (in Serbian)
    4. M. Rakin, Local Approach to Ductile Fracture of Metallic Materials, SIMS, Belgrade, 2009. (in Serbian)
    5. M. Kuna, Finite Elements in Fracture Mechanics, Springer, 2013
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
    22
    Methods of teachingLectures and computation examples.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
    Activites during lecturesTest paper
    Practical lessonsOral examination60
    Projects
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    Seminars40