This module addresses the way that crack formation under fatigue and creep conditions leads to catastrophic failure of metallic materials. The student will acquire skills, knowledge and conceptual understanding on:
- Crack Behaviour and theoretical modelling
- Fracture mechanics and how failure under static conditions and fatigue conditions can be contained.
- How control of material microstructure could be utilised to check behavious and development of cracks.
- Use of modern techniques of fracture mechanics for engineering materials properties and predicting life cycle of components.
- Understanding and analysis of failures
