AFGROW 4-day Virtual Class Training Syllabus

Day 1:

• Fundamental Concepts
• Life Prediction Examples
• Stress Intensity Factor
• Relationship Between Stress Intensity and Crack Growth
• Crack Closure Concept
• AFGROW GUI
• Homework (Swing set Problem)

Day 2

• Spectrum Definition and Use
• Stress Intensity/Beta Factors
  • Classic Cases (User Defined, Application Defined, Weight Functions)
• Beta Correction
• Beta Modification (K-Solution Filters)
• Crack Growth Rate Models
• Homework (Fitting Tabular Rate Data)

Day 3

• Stress State & Failure Criteria
• Retardation Models
• Residual Stresses
• Preferences
• Tools
  • View Plots in Excel
  • Cycle Counting
  • Time Dependence
  • Corrosion Effects
• Additional Capabilities
  • Advanced Models
  • Crack Initiation
• AFGROW Tips & Tricks
• Homework (Example Problems)

Day 4

• Fracture Mechanics Database
• COM Automation Capability
• Example Cases Using Excel
• Closing Statements
• Q&A Session