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Selected Topics in Mechanical Engg (495-0-23)

Topic

Fracture of Soft Materials

Instructors

Junsoo Kim
847/491-4322
Catalysis Bldg, Rm 326, 2137 Tech Drive, EV CAMPUS

Meeting Info

Technological Institute LG66: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

In this course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics of soft materials and learn about their fracture, fatigue, and adhesion. In addition to theoretical concepts, students will also be introduced to various experimental methods used to measure the mechanical and fracture properties of soft materials.

Course outline

Week 1: Introduction of polymers and thermodynamics
Week 2: Elasticity of soft materials
Week 3: Finite deformation theory
Week 4: Griffith theory
Week 5: Linear elastic fracture mechanics
Week 6: Toughness
Week 7: Fatigue
Week 8: Adhesion
Week 9: Measurement of fracture properties
Week 10: Case study

Registration Requirements

Basic knowledge of solid mechanics and chemistry.

Evaluation Method

Exam, final - The final exam is an oral exam. The student will receive a problem set 30 mins prior to the oral exam and present the answers to the instructor for 30 mins. The final exam is based on homework.

Homework - There are weekly homework assignments during the term, due in one week. The homework aims to digest the concepts taught in the class by giving an opportunity to have hands-on experience.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Materials (Suggested)

There is no required textbook. Some great resources relevant to this class are provided below:


Course note by Prof. Zhigang Suo

Course note by Prof. Ken Shull

Fracture Behaviour of Polymers, by Robert J. Young A. J. Kinloch, Anthony J. Kinloch, Applied Science Publishers, ISBN 978-0853341864

Fracture of Brittle Solids, by Lawn, Cambridge Solid State Science Series, ISBN 978-0521206549

Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, by Ted L. Anderson, 4th Edition, CRC Press, ISBN 978-1498728133

Polymer Physics, by M. Rubinstein, Ralph H. Colby, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0198520597