Advance Theory of Fracture

The ME 654 - Advance Theory Fracture  is taught as a graduate level course in the department of Mechanical Engineering at King Saud University. The key topics covered in this course include:



The generalized Westergaard approach, Central Crack  and Single-Ended problems, Determination of geometric  Stress Intensity Factor, Three-Dimensional crack problem.

Classical photoelastic methods, The method of Caustics, Use of strain gages to determine K.

The Critical Stress-State Criterion, Crack-Tip Plasticity, Effect of variables on Fracture Toughness, R-Curves.

Griffith's Theory of Brittle Fracture, A Unified Theory of Fracture, Compliance.

Fracture Toughness Standards, Non-standard Fracture-Toughness Tests.

Nonlinear Elastic Behavior, Characterizing Elastoplastic Behavior, Comments on J-Integral in Elastoplastic Fracture Mechanics.