AERO 411: Applications of Fracture Mechanics to Aerospace Structures
Course Description
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.Foundations of linear elastic fracture mechanics of aerospace structure; calculation of stress intensity factors and energy release rates; crack growth under fatigue loading; ASTM standards for fracture testing; the role of fracture mechanics in the analysis and design of aerospace structures.Prerequisite:AERO 304or equivalent with a grade of C or better.