Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian / English.

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG306 Structural design 3 - steel and wood, BYG405 High performance materials, IND506 Risk management.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to:
  • calculate lifespan of - and critical details in a supporting structure
  • discuss the principles of linear fracture mechanics
  • apply fracture mechanics to calculate crack growth fatigue
  • discuss brittle fracture in materials
  • use standards and guidelines for fatigue design

Contents

  • Characteristics of fatigue
  • Experimental Methods and Data Analysis
  • Fatigue loads
  • Lifetimes SN diagram
  • Applied fracture mechanics
  • Stochastic modeling
  • Modelling of fatigue process
  • Design for minimization of risk of fatigue
  • Dimensioning criteria
  • Inspection Planning

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises and work independently with projects

Examination requirements

Passed project.

Examinations

Written individuell exam. 4 hours. Graded marks.

Student evaluation

Course evaluation is carried out as mid-term evaluation and in line with normal scheme in the quality assurance system Chapter 2.1.1. A possible final evaluation can be performed when needed

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BYG501 – Design and fatigue. 7.5
BYG513 – Structural Design V – Fatigue and Structural Dynamics. 3.7
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