ENGG 6343

This course introduces the fundamental mechanisms governing fracture and failure in engineering materials. It explores concepts such as fracture mechanics, fatigue, creep, and environmental effects, while emphasizing how material behavior, processing, and performance are interconnected. Students also examine analytical, experimental, and computational approaches for evaluating failure and ensuring structural integrity. Students are expected to have already taken relevant undergraduate courses in mechanics and materials science. [Department(s): College of Engineering]