Fracture mechanics examines how cracks initiate and propagate in materials that range from ceramics and glasses to metals and engineered composites. In brittle materials, crack advance is governed ...

Fracture mechanics in polymer materials examines how cracks initiate, propagate and ultimately lead to failure under various loading conditions. Unlike metals, polymers may exhibit large-scale ...

The objective of this course is to introduce graduate and senior undergraduate students to advanced topics in linear elasticity. Students will build on the knowledge gained through all mechanics ...