Lecture

Fracture Mechanics Fundamentals

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This lecture covers the basics of fracture mechanics, including the aims, historical examples, and key concepts such as stress intensity factor and strain energy release rate. It also discusses the global energy balance in fracture, Irwin's stress-based approach, and the relationship between stress intensity factor and strain energy release rate.

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