Lecture
- Basics of linear elastic fracture mechanics
- Basics of elastic plastic fracture mechanics
- Input quantities – defect state, loading state, material state
- Modelling and fracture mechanics calculation at static and cyclic loading
- Consideration of mixed mode loading, dynamic loading, stress corrosion cracking, welded joints, probabilistic calculation
- Worked examples from mechanical engineering
Laboratory/Tutorial
- Documentation of cracks and fractures
- Translation of important technical terms English-German
- Calculation of crack tip loading and parameters of linear elastic and elastic plastic fracture mechanics
- Proof of strength for simple components under static and cyclic loading
- Numerical investigation of a cracked component with Franc2D and IWM verb
