Lecture

Fracture and Toughness

Description

This lecture covers the concepts of fracture and toughness in materials, focusing on the sensitivity to cracks and the energy required for crack propagation. It explains the difference between ductile and brittle materials and how to predict crack propagation. The instructor discusses the importance of ténacité in understanding material behavior under stress, using examples of ceramics, metals, and polymers.

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