STEM / applied
Fracture mechanics · Graduate · Engineering
Topics
Experimental and computational fracture
- Compact tension and bend specimen testing
- Optical and compliance crack length measurement
- Digital image correlation at crack tips
- X-FEM and cohesive zone modeling in FE
- Residual stress effects on fracture
- Welded joint fatigue classification
- Pipeline and pressure vessel flaw assessment
- Failure investigation case studies
- ASME and API fracture evaluation codes awareness
- Thesis project in experimental or computational fracture
Advanced and industry applications
- Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics (EPFM) survey
- Dynamic fracture and impact loading
- Composite delamination fracture mechanics
- Hydrogen embrittlement and environmental cracking
- Additive manufacturing defect tolerance
- Structural health monitoring for crack detection
- Retirement-for-cause in nuclear components
- Peer review of fracture mechanics literature
- Industry guest on aircraft damage tolerance programs
- Qualifying exam fracture mechanics preparation
Pricing
Graduate-level rates are set on consultation. See the pricing page for K–12 and undergraduate rates.