Mechanical and Thermomechanical Properties of Ceramics

This is the Massive Open Online Course of Mechanical and Thermomechanical Properties of Ceramics. The course derives from over 30 years of experience from Professor Pandolfelli. The main objective is to provide a solid fundamental basis to concepts that directly impacts the processing and performance of ceramics materials. Througout the course numerous examples of diverse matrial classes are also presented, making this a unique oportunity to connect multiple concepts. The course is divided in 11 lessons as follows:

1. Theoretical Stregth and Stress Concentrations
2. Irwin Failure Criteria and Fracture Toughness
3. Aluminum Oxide - Production, Phases, Properties and Selection

4. Processing-Mechanical Properties of Ceramics Correlation

5. The Grifth Failure Criterion

6. Probability Applied to Ceramics - The Weibull Analysis

7. Fracture Energy and Toughnening Mechanisms

8. Examples of Toughening Mechanisms

9. Subcritical Crack Propagation and Aplication to Bioceramics

10. Thermal Shock - Concept and Evaluation

11. Unified Theory of Thermal Shock and Toughening Mechanisms Application