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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Engineering Fracture Mechanics Certification Course is a massive open online course that deals with core concepts of fracture mechanics. This is a first-level course on fracture mechanics and will be available on the Swayam online platform. The course includes video lectures, supporting materials, and assessments. You can complete the course within a duration of 12 weeks.

The Engineering Fracture Mechanics Training will be led by Prof. K. Ramesh of IIT Madras. This inter-disciplinary course constitutes weekly assignments aimed at equipping learners with the right level of knowledge and skills. After completing all course lessons and the assessments successfully, learners will get the Engineering Fracture Mechanics Certification by NPTEL and IIT Madras.

The Highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • 12 weeks duration
  • 3 credit points
  • Interactive platform
  • E-text and videos
  • Assignments
  • Discussion forums
  • Undergraduate level

Programme Offerings

  • Certificate of completion
  • 12 weeks duration
  • 3 Credit Points
  • Interactive Platform
  • Video Tutorial
  • E-text
  • Discussion Forums
  • assignments
  • Proctored exams

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesIIT Madras (IITM)

The Engineering Fracture Mechanics Certification Fees are free. If the candidates require a certificate, you should register for a proctored exam with a fee of Rs. 1000.


Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates are recommended to have attended a basic course on Strength of Materials and Theory of Elasticity.
  • Candidates should have a background in mechanics, mathematics, and material science.

Exam Qualification Details

Students should score 75% out of 100 for the proctored exam of the course. You should score an average assignment score of 25% of the average of the best 8 assignments out of 12 assignments. The final score will be calculated by adding the average assignment score and the exam score. You will receive the certificate only in case the average assignment score is >=10/25 and the exam score is >= 30/75. 

What you will learn

Mechanical skillsKnowledge of engineering

After completing the Engineering Fracture Mechanics Certification Classes, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

  • Introduction to LEFM and EPFM
  • Fatigue Crack Growth Model
  • Crack Growth and Fracture Mechanisms
  • Griffith TMs Theory of Fracture
  • Energy Release Rate
  • Review of Theory of Elasticity 
  • Multi-parameter stress field
  • Modeling Plastic Deformation
  • Fracture Toughness Testing
  • Crack Growth Models
  • Failure Assessment Diagram
  • Mixed Mode Fracture

Who it is for

  • The course is aimed at engineering students and working professionals in related fields.


Admission Details

Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Engineering Fracture Mechanics Online Course:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_cy31/preview

Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in" or "Register" option at the right-hand top corner of the page.

Step 3: A new page opens and you can choose to sign in or sign-up with your username and password to proceed.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How will the exams be conducted for the course?

The exams for the course will be conducted in the offline mode under the guidance of a proctor at an examination center.

2: Does the candidate get certification?

Yes, the candidates of the course will get certification for the course.

3: Which organization is leading the course?

The Engineering Fracture Mechanics Online Course is provided by the faculty of IIT Madras.

4: Does the course have credit points?

Yes, the course has 3 credit points.

5: Is the hard copy of the certificate available?

No, only the e-certificate will be available to students.

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