Training: Fatigue + Damage Tolerance
This module is intended to provide both a deep understanding of the fracture mechanics basis for undertaking DTA as well as an applied approach to covering typical analyses in class. While the principles of fracture mechanics are well known, the application of this science to the analysis of real world structure requires both a thorough understanding of the field combined with experience in determining the applicability of the results. A heavy focus of this course is leading participants through various analyses of real problems and developing the capability to assess the quality of the results obtained.
The course covers the following areas:
- High and Low Cycle Fatigue
- Analysis of notches
- Griffith Energy based analysis of cracks
- Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics
- Crack Growth
- Residual strength
- Non Destructive Inspection tecniques and Fracture Control
- Variable amplitude (Spectrum) Loading
- Bolted and Welded Joints