RedVector RV-7746

Brittle Fracture for Steel Structures

Brittle Fracture for Steel Structures

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-7746

SME: Alfred Herget

USD$39.95 InStock 2029-01-01
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This course has been discontinued
 
Brittle fracture is a failure mode that is the opposite of ductile fracture. This one interactive hour online course does not address fracture mechanics but rather reviews the parameters of brittle fracture that affect structural design. The information in this course aids to eliminate tragic failures caused by this often overlooked mode of failure.
 
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the material.
 
Objectives
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will know:
  • How brittle fracture differs from ductile fracture
  • The desireability of ductile fractures versus the undesireability of brittle fractures
  • The parameters of steel that affect its brittleness
  • The engineered and fabricated conditions that increase susceptibility to brittle fracture
  • What can be done to minimize brittle fractures