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FRACTURE MECHANICS : FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS

ISBN-10: 1107096766
ISBN-13: 978-1107096769
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 1 October 2015

Explore the intricate world of crack propagation with ‘Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications’. This comprehensive guide, perfect for ‘The bookish owl’ community, delves into the core principles of fracture mechanics, essential for understanding material failure. Discover analytical and experimental techniques used to assess crack driving forces and material resistance. The book meticulously covers Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM), yielding fracture mechanics, mixed mode fracture, and computational approaches. Grasp foundational theories like Griffith’s brittle crack propagation, Irwin and Orowan modifications, and atomic models for cohesive strength. Understand crack tip stress fields and benefit from practical MATLAB programs for fatigue life calculations. Conclude with experimental measurements of crucial fracture toughness parameters like KIC, JIC, and COD. This essential resource offers a robust foundation for engineers and students in material science and mechanical engineering.