Selected Topics in Mechanical Engg (495-0-40)

Topic

Fracture of Soft Materials

Instructors

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

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 2378: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Fracture of Soft Materials

In this course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the fracture of soft materials and experimental approaches to measure the fracture properties of soft materials.

Course outline

Week 1: Review of thermodynamics
Week 2: Griffith theory
Week 3: Energy release rate
Week 4: Toughness
Week 5: Crack-tip field
Week 6: Crack bridging
Week 7: Rivlin-Thomas method
Week 8: J integral
Week 9: Fatigue
Week 10: Adhesion
Week 11: Case study

Course notes Fracture Mechanics by Zhigang Suo

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of solid mechanics and chemistry. Taking MECH_ENG 495 Elasticity of Soft Materials is recommended.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Polymer Physics, Oxford University Press, 978-0198520597, M. Rubinstein, R.H. Colby

Fracture Behaviour of Polymers, Springer, 978-9401715966, R.J. Young, A.J. Kinloch

Fracture of Brittle Solids, Cambridge University Press, 978-0521409728, B. Lawn, T.R.Wilshaw

Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, CRC Press, 978-1498728133, T.L. Anderson