AFGROW 4-day Class Training Syllabus - download syllabus

Day 1

• LEFM fundamentals
  • Fundamental Concepts
  • Life Prediction Example
  • Definition of Stress Intensity
  • Crack Closure Concept
  • Relationship Between Stress Intensity and Crack Growth
  • Life Prediction Using Excel
• AFGROW Basic Assumptions/Limitations
• AFGROW GUI Layout and Flow
• Spectrum
  • Terminology
  • Spectrum Format
  • Spectrum Management Tool
  • Spectrum Development Examples

Day 2

• Main Modules
  • Stress Intensity/Beta Factors (Geometry)
    • Classic Cases (User Defined, Application Defined, Weight Functions, Special Cases)
    • Advanced Models
    • 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 3

• Main Modules, Continued
  • Review Tabular Curve Fits
  • Stress State and Failure Criteria
  • Retardation Models
  • Residual Stresses
  • User Defined Preferences
  • Advanced Models
  • Continuing Damage
  • Crack Initiation
  • Additional Tools
• Examples (Class Participation)

Day 4

• Overview of New AFGROW Capabilities and Features in Release 5.4
• 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
• Fracture Mechanics Database
• AFGROW Automation
  • COM Examples (Class Participation)
  • Plug-Ins
• Closing Statements / Q&A Session