Linear Elastic fracture mechanics: Overview of fracture mechanics,
fracture at atomic level, stress concentration factor, Griffith’s Energy
Theory, Energy release rate, SIF, Effect of finite size, Instability and R-curve,
cracktip plasticity, CTOD, J-integral.
Fracture mechanics of concrete: Why fracture mechanics of concrete?
Nonlinear fracture models, RILEM fracture energy, softening of concrete,
fracture process zone, size effect, Interface fracture, Fracture behaviour
of HSC and HPC.
- Teacher: garao APPARAO G