Mechanical Engineering Graduate With Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mechanical Engineering Graduate With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mechanical Engineering Graduate With Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83311121 | Fracture Mechanics | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Nonlinear and ductile fracture mechanics. Applications to structural integrity issues; R6, COD design curves. Mechanics of fracture initiation. Fracture rates and stability. Effects of fracture rate, temperature and environmental conditions on fracture toughness.
Objectives of the Course
To provide the knowledge and understanding required to use more advanced analysis methods in fracture mechanics and their application to practical engineering problems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | By conducting scientific research in the field of mechanical engineering, the student reaches knowledge in depth and breadth, evaluates, interprets and applies the knowledge. | 4 |
| P3 | Completes and applies knowledge using scientific methods, using uncertain, limited or incomplete data; Can use information from different engineering disciplines together. | 4 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elasticity repetition. |
| 2 | Plane stress and strain problems. |
| 3 | Mixed mode fracture |
| 4 | Fracture tip plasticity: Irwin approach and ribbon yield model |
| 5 | Plastic zone size |
| 6 | Fracture-tip opening displacement (KUAD), J-integral and KUAD |
| 7 | J-integral calculation, Fracture mechanics in metals |
| 8 | Instability and the concept of the R-curve |
| 9 | Instability and the concept of the R-curve |
| 10 | Structural integrity practices; R6 |
| 11 | KUAD design curves. |
| 12 | Fracture starting mechanics. |
| 13 | Fracture speed and stability |
| 14 | Effects of fracture rate, temperature and environmental conditions on fracture toughness. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Principles of Fracture Mechanics, R. J. Sanford, Pearson (Prentice Hall), 1st Ed., 2003 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 212 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,07 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 7 | ||