Fracture mechanics and dislocation dynamics together underpin our understanding of how structural materials deform and ultimately fail under load. Fracture mechanics describes the initiation and ...

Concrete is a quasi-brittle composite whose fracture behaviour governs the safety and service life of civil infrastructure worldwide. Fracture mechanics in concrete addresses the initiation and ...

Inspection for fatigue damage remains one of the most important issues for the structural integrity of safety-critical structures such as aircraft, nuclear reactors and bridges. Structural health ...

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.