Learning objectives
The presentation of innovative structural design techniques, with specific regard to fatigue and fracture mechanics <br />
The application of these techniques within a group project. <br />
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Structural integrity evaluation <br />
Structural integrity in the industrial field. <br />
Experimental aspects of mechanical behaviour in materials. <br />
Stress-based fatigue design methods. <br />
Strain-based fatigue design methods. <br />
Variable-amplitude fatigue design. <br />
Fatigue design methods based on fracture mechanics. <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
Lesson notes <br />
ASM Metals HandBook Volume 19 - Fatigue And Fracture <br />
Teaching methods
Oral presentation and technical report on a group project
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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