Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics (CS032F)

Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics CS032F

8-Hour Expert-Led Online Course: Develop Your Expertise in Fracture Mechanics

About the Course:

In this 8-hour course, you will explore the fundamental principles, concepts, and technical parameters essential for assessing defects—such as cracks—in high-pressure pipelines and associated components. You will gain an in-depth understanding of assessment methods under both static and cyclic loading, including the determination of appropriate loading conditions and material properties.

Upon completing the course, you will be able to explain the history and core principles of fracture mechanics, including different modeling approaches. You will also learn to identify and apply the most effective assessment methods based on fracture mechanics. Additionally, you will be able to define and differentiate between the traditional fatigue assessment approach and the fracture mechanics approach to fatigue evaluation.

Key Details:

Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated
Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility
Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation)
Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams
Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants
Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge
Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth

Course Agenda:

Basic Concepts:

Elastic stress intensity factor and the energy release rate
J-integral and CTOD – elastic-plastic crack analysis
Basic fracture assessment – fracture toughness = driving force
Plastic collapse
Primary and secondary stresses

Material Properties for Fracture Assessments:

Fracture toughness testing
Weldment testing
Test standards
Charpy impact test
Correlations between fracture toughness and Charpy impact energy

Fracture Assessment (Methods – 1):

The Failure Assessment Diagram – overview
Fracture ratio Kr
Load ratio Lr
Choice of FAD

Fracture Assessment (Methods – 2):

Standards – BS 7910, API 579
Software packages for fracture assessment
Other assessment methods – CorLAS, PAFFC, LEFM, MAT-8

Assessment Issues:

Residual stress due to pipe manufacture andwelding
Hydrotesting and other proof load effects
Post Weld Heat Treatment
High strain assessment

Sub-Critical Crack Growth:

Fatigue – S-N analysis
Fatigue – fracture mechanics growth prediction
Ductile tearing – R-curve analysis
Environmental Effects

Pipeline Data:

Design and service records
Pipe stress analysis output – code compliance checks and requirements for fracture assessments
SCADA data and cycle counting

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