Lecture
Fracture Mechanics: Introduction and Crack Analysis
Description
This lecture introduces the fundamentals of fracture mechanics, covering topics such as Eshelby method for fracture, crack shape analysis, stress intensity factor, energy release rate, and the impact of cracks on material stiffness. The instructor explains the conditions for crack growth and the stress field around cracks, emphasizing the importance of understanding modulus and energy dissipation at crack tips.
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