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TRIZ: The Theory of Inventive Fracture Mechanics Approach
Problem Solving to Life Predictions

PD513 PD268 D E S I G N A N D M ATE R I A L S Public Courses

This course provides a basic introduction to the Inventive Problem Providing a practical understanding of fatigue and fracture calculations,
Solving Process known as “TRIZ” (Russian acronym for “Theory of this course is intended for engineers who are required to perform such
Inventive Problem Solving”). TRIZ is a structured, “left-brained” approach calculations, or who specify or evaluate testing and draft fatigue or
to breakthrough innovation through the use of patterns of invention fracture portions of design requirements. It covers the latest
documented in the most inventive of the world’s patents. This analysis methodologies such as weight functions and the failure assessment
demonstrates an overall algorithm which, when followed, allows anyone diagram (FAD) approach. Related subjects such as damage tolerance
to provide breakthrough and novel solutions to problems as well as new analysis, reliability and risked-based inspection will also be discussed.
product and business concepts.
Participants receive the textbook, Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals
Each participant will receive a complete set of course notes, a copy and Applications, by Ted L. Anderson, Ph.D.
of the TRIZ 40 Inventive Principles, a copy of all course problems and
solutions, and a copy of the book, The Ideal Result What It Is and How You Will Learn To
to Achieve It, written by the instructor.
• Explain the underlying assumptions and limitations of fracture
You Will Learn To mechanics

• Identify patterns of invention and describe how to use breakthrough • Describe the process for material selection for fatigue and fracture
ideas from parallel universe technology areas resistance

• Explain the basic TRIZ problem solving algorithm and its basic • Explain how to perform simple to moderately complex fracture
tools including Ideal Final Result, resource identification and use, mechanics calculations
contradiction resolution, 40 inventive principles and the TRIZ
contradiction table • Identify codified procedures for aw evaluation

• Explain how to use TRIZ for failure prediction and analysis Who Should A end
• Explain how to use TRIZ for business and organizational problem
Engineers who work with mechanical design, mechanics and structures
solving as well as those involved in testing and equipment fabrication
• Describe TRIZ Lines of Evolution and how to use them for strategic
Instructor Ted Anderson
planning, new product development, and forecasting 3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
• Explain how to integrate TRIZ with other enterprise tools and Member 1,89 List Price 1,99

assessments
• Describe how to integrate TRIZ effectively within your organization

Who Should A end

Engineers, scientists and technical managers focused on breakthrough
innovation and problem solving, professionals interested in adding a
breakthrough problem-solving tool to problem definition processes
such as Six Sigma and DFSS, as well as Innovation managers interested
in improving the quality of inventions and intellectual property

Instructor Jack Hipple
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Member 1,89 List Price 1,99

See pages 90–95 for dates and locations of ASME Public Courses 21
delivered in the USA during Spring 2017.

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