Elasticity Strength of Materials.

Knowledge of the basic techniques for the structural integrity of solids under different load conditions, which fundament the formation of the Mechanical Engineer. Capacity to analyse structures, to assess the hypotheses and to interpret the results.

Basic concepts on structural stability. 1. . Introduction. Elastoplastic fracture mechanics 2. Fracture criteria on elastic linear materials 3. Basic concepts on dynamic fracture dynamics 4. Fracture criteria on elastoplactic materials Fatigue crack propagation 5. Fatigue behavior 6. Fatigue life calculation on mechanical components 7. Structural integrity at high temperature 7. Fatigue and fracture tests Experimental techniques and numerical simulation 10. Design in fatigue and fracture. 11. Numerical methods in fatigue and fracture problems. 10. Standards in fracture and fatigue.

In each week one lecture session (master class) and one practical session (in reduced groups) will be taught. The first is geared to the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, and the second to the acquisition of practical skills related to theoretical concepts.