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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	MECA0058-1   Fracture mechanics, damage and fatigue Duration :   30h Th, 30h Pr Credits/ECTS :   Master in Aerospatial Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd year Second semester 5 Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd year Second semester 5 Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 2nd year Second semester 5 Holder(s) :   Ludovic Noels Language :   French language Course contents :   The course presents the basis of fracture mechanics. Failure of structures is explained by studying the physic of materials. This behavior is then modeled analytically. Finally numerical methods used in fracture mechanics are presented. Subjects covered by the lectures are Linear elasticity of fracture mechanics (LEFM) Non-linear fracture mechanics (NLFM) Fatigue Design approaches Recent numerical approaches Course objective :   Through a deep understanding of the theory and the realization of a project, the student will be able to apply numerical tools to design structures and study crack propagation problems. Prerequisites :   Elementary knowledge in Solid mechanics Finite-element method Workshops :   Exercises with TA and personal project. Written notes :   Reading material on WebCt (http://www.webct.ulg.ac.be/webct/logon/117191906001.) Assessment :   Evaluation is based on the realization of a project related to the use / development of numerical methods specific to fracture mechanics and on an examination. Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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