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Lecture 12.14 : Fracture Mechanics: Structural Engineering Applications
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1. SAFETY, DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY
1.1 Introduction to Safety and Durability Concepts
1.2 Damage Growth Concepts
1.3 Design Concepts Accounting for Damage
1.4 Reliability and Risk Analyses
2. LIFE PREDICTION METHODOLOGY
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Crack Growth Behaviour Effects
2.2.1 Initial Crack Size
2.2.2 Loading
2.2.3 Material Properties
2.2.4 Structural Properties
2.2.5 Critical Crack Length
2.3 Fatigue Crack Growth Prediction Models
2.3.1 Initial Flaw Distribution
2.3.2 Usage
2.3.3 Material Properties
2.3.4 Crack Tip Stress Intensity Factor Analysis
2.3.5 Damage Integration Models
2.3.6 Final Crack Length
3. CONCLUDING SUMMARY
4. REFERENCES
5. ADDITIONAL READING