AFGROW 3-day Class Training Syllabus - download syllabus

Day 1

• AFGROW Basic Assumptions/Limitations
• AFGROW GUI Layout and Flow
• Main Modules
  • Spectrum
    • Terminology
    • Spectrum Format
    • Spectrum Management Tool
  • Stress Intensity/Beta Factors (Geometry)
    • Classic Cases (User Defined, Application Defined, Weight Functions)
    • Beta Correction
    • Beta Modification (K-Solution Filters)
  • Crack Growth Rate Models
    • Review of Avalible Models in AFGROW
    • Example Using Tabular Rate Data (Class Participation)

Day 2

• Main Modules, Continued
  • Stress State and Failure Criteria
  • Retardation Models
  • Residual Stresses
• Preferences
• Units
• I/O Files
• Examples (Class Participation)
• Additional Capabilities
  • Advanced Models
  • Crack Initiation

Day 3

• AFGROW Tips and Tricks
  • Using superposition to model complex geometries
  • Getting more out of the Advanced Modeling Capability
  • Using AFGROW to generate crack growth reports
• Continuing Damage Modelling
• AFGROW COM Automation
  • COM Examples (Class Participation)
  • Plug-Ins
  • Fracture Mechanics Database
• Closing Statements / Q&A Session