Fracture Mechanics

The second edition of this textbook includes a refined presentation of concepts in each chapter, additional examples; new problems and sections, such as conformal mapping and mechanical behavior of wood; while retaining all the features of the original book. The material included in this book is based upon the development of analytical and numerical procedures pertinent to particular fields of linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) and plastic fracture mechanics (PFM), including mixed-mode-loading interaction. The mathematical approach undertaken herein is coupled with a brief review of several fracture theories available in cited references, along with many color images and figures. Dynamic fracture mechanics is included through the field of fatigue and Charpy impact testing. Explains computational and engineering approaches for solving crack-related problems using straightforward mathematics that facilitate comprehension of the physical meaning of crack growth processes; Expands computational understanding with theoretical concepts and detailed treatments of formula derivation; Presents analytical methods for deriving stress and strain functions related to fracture mechanics; Reinforces concepts and modeling techniques with example problems that support comprehension and application of a particular theory Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Theory of Elasticity....Pages 1-52 Introduction to Fracture Mechanics....Pages 53-77 Linear-Elastic Fracture Mechanics....Pages 79-130 Linear-Elastic Field Equations....Pages 131-185 Crack Tip Plasticity....Pages 187-225 The Energy Principle....Pages 227-256 Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics....Pages 257-287 Mixed-Mode Fracture Mechanics....Pages 289-325 Fatigue Crack Growth....Pages 327-372 Fracture Toughness Correlations....Pages 373-408 Back Matter....Pages 409-418