Homework: Fracture Toughness and

1. Using an example, define in your own words the concept of fracture toughness.
Show a case where it is important to know this parameter or mechanical property.
Use pictures or figures.

2. Summarize on one page and maximum using 3 figures or photographs a case

study where a metallic component has failed due to fatigue. Explain in your own
words.

• Task to be done in teams (2 students) - MANDATORY

• Homework value in second term 2: 10%
• Use references and citations appropriately, do not copy and paste.
• Deadline to upload file via SAVIO: April 3, 2020
• Upload in PDF format.
• Name the file with initials and first last name (example: J Mesa and A Cogollo)