Fracture

This book has evolved from lectures on fracture mechanics and micromechanics which we held for students of engineering and natural sciences over the years. A major part of the book is devoted to linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. Further subjects are creep fracture, dynamic fracture mechanics, damage mechanics, probabilistic fracture mechanics, failure of thin films and fracture of piezoelectric materials.

Authors: Dharan, CKH, Kang, B. S., Finnie, Iain
Presents details of derivations of the basic equations of fracture mechanics and the historical context of the development of fracture theory and methodology
Treats linear and nonlinear fracture mechanics methodologies beginning with a review of the basic equations of solid mechanics followed by solutions useful in fracture prediction
Illustrates the basis of linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM), practical applications of LEFM in the design of fracture-tolerant structural components

This book presents a collection of articles on application of fracture mechanics methods to materials science, medicine, and engineering. The book presents mathematical and computational methods underlying the fracture mechanics applications, and also developments in statistical modeling of fatigue. This book will be useful, effective, and beneficial to mechanical engineers, civil engineers, and material scientists from industry, research, and education.

Experience the Fracture mechanics through Abaqus in simple way

Provides a modern, practical approach to the understanding and measurement procedures relevant to the fracture of brittle materials

by Stephen W. Freiman (Author), John J. Mecholsky Jr. (Author)
Provides a modern, practical approach to the understanding and measurement procedures relevant to the fracture of brittle materials