BYG505 Design and Fatigue
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leaders:
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- Zbigniew Jakub Mikulski
- Zhiyu Jiang
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian / English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian / English.Recommended prerequisites
BYG306 Structural design 3 - steel and wood, BYG405 High performance materials, IND506 Risk management.
Course contents
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Characteristics of fatigue
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Experimental Methods and Data Analysis
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Fatigue loads
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Lifetimes SN diagram
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Applied fracture mechanics
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Stochastic modeling
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Modelling of fatigue process
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Design for minimization of risk of fatigue
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Dimensioning criteria
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Inspection Planning
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to:
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calculate lifespan of - and critical details in a supporting structure
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discuss the principles of linear fracture mechanics
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apply fracture mechanics to calculate crack growth fatigue
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discuss brittle fracture in materials
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use standards and guidelines for fatigue design
Examination requirements
Passed project.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and work independently with projects
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
Assessment methods and criteria
Written individuell exam. 4 hours. Graded marks.
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 |