| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | MM223 | Fracture Mechanics | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| It teaches the calculations of growth and progress mechanisms of tile and micro cracks in the material. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To gain the ability to have extensive training in the field of engineering. | | 2 | To gain the ability to use engineering techniques and modern engineering equipment. | | 3 | To acquire skills of application of Mathematics, Science and Engineering knowledge in the field of Mechanical Engineering. | | 4 | Understanding the importance of the application of fracture mechanics principles in the analysis of damage. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Introduction to fracture mechanics and history, stress concentrations, elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, Griffith fracture theory in fractured materials, stresses in the crack tip, fracture patterns in crisp materials, Irwin formulation (stress intensity factor) in fracture space, Irwin formulation (energy release rate) Internal tensile cracks, fracture in multi axis tensile stresses, J-integral and R-curve, elasticity and strength measurements, calculation of stress intensity factor, engineering applications of fracture mechanics. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Fracture Mechanics | | | | 2 | Investigation of Factors Affecting Fracture | | | | 3 | Investigation of Fracture Types | | | | 4 | Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics | | | | 5 | Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics | | | | 6 | Calculation of Stress Intensity Factor (K) | | | | 7 | Experimental Stress Intensity Factor Finding Methods | | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | | 9 | Elasto-Plastic Fracture Mechanics | | | | 10 | Elasto-Plastic Fracture Mechanics | | | | 11 | Elasto-Plastic Fracture Mechanics | | | | 12 | Methods of J-Integral Calculation | | | | 13 | Fatique | | | | 14 | Fatique crack propagation | | | | 15 | Fatique crack propagation | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Fracture Mechanics, E. E. Gdoutos, Kluwer Academic Publisher, Netherlands (1993)
Strength & Fracture of Engineering Solids, David K. Felbeck, Anthony G. Atkins, Prentice-Hall Inc. (1996)
Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 3rd edition, Richard W. Hertzberg, J. Wiley& Sons, Inc. (1989). |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Practice | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Seminar | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Self Study | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 12 | 12 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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