Student will be able to

1. Define the asymptotic stress field around a crack tip

2. Define the stress intensity factor in relation to the asymptotic stress field

3. Define energy release rate and formulate it

4. Formulate R-curve

5. Formulate J-integral and derive its relationship to energy release rate

6. Explain the methods for determining stress intensity factor (compliance method, energy release rate and J-integral)

7. Determine fatigue life of enginnering parts using s/n curves

8. Detemine fatigue crack growth and its relationship to stress intensity factor