Principles of fracture mechanics
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Principles of fracture mechanics
Prentice Hall , Pearson Education International, c2003
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The book is a self-contained manual on the mechanics aspects of the theory of brittle fracture and fatigue. It includes a guided introduction to the linear theory of elasticity with pivotal results for the circular hole, the elliptical hole and the wedge leading up to the general problem of bodies containing cracks. KEY TOPICS: Typical chapters include problems which extend the mathematical developments presented in the book, applications problems requiring numerical and/or graphic responses, and essay/literature study questions. Additionally, more comprehensive exercises requiring integration of the knowledge throughout the book are included as an appendix. MARKET: For professionals in fields of engineering mechanics and design.
Table of Contents
Most chapters include an Introduction, Summary, References and Exercises.
1. Introduction to Fracture Mechanics.
Historical Overview of Brittle Fracture. Elementary Brittle-Fracture Theories. Crack Extension Behavior.
2. Elements of Solid Mechanics.
Concepts of Stress and Strain. Equations of Elasticity in Cartesian Coordinates. Equations of Elasticity in Polar Coordinates. Solution of the Biharmonic Equation. The Problem of the Elliptical Hole.
3. Elasticity of Singular Stress Fields.
Overview. The Williams Problems. The Generalized Westergaard Approach. The Central Crack Problem. Single-Ended Crack Problems. The Effect of Finite Boundaries. Determining the Geometric Stress Intensity Factor. The Three-Dimensional Crack Problem.
4. Numerical Methods for K Determination.
Boundary Collocation. The Finite Element Method.
5. Experimental Methods for K Determination.
Overview. Classical Photoelesatic Methods. The Method of Caustics. Strain Gages. Multi-Parameter Full-Field Methods: Local Collocation. Interference Patterns. Moire Patterns. Photoelasticity.
6. A Stress Field Theory of Fracture.
The Critical Stress-State Criterion. Crack-Tip Plasticity. The Effect of Variables on Fracture Toughness. R-Curves.
7. The Energy of Fracture.
Griffith's Theory of Brittle Fracture. A Unified Theory of Fracture. Compliance.
8. Fracture Toughness Testing.
Fracture Toughness Standards. Nonstandard Fracture-Toughness Tests.
9. Fatigue.
Stages of Fatigue Crack Growth. Mathematical Analysis of Stage II Crack Growth. The Effects of Residual Stress on Crack Growth Rates. Life Prediction Computer Programs. Measuring Fatigue Properties: ASTM.
10. Designing against Fracture.
Fracture Mechanics in Conventional Design. The Role of NDE in Design. U.S. Air Force Damage-tolerant Design Methodology. Designing by Hindsight: Case Studies.
11. Elastoplastic Fracture.
Nonlinear Elastic Behavior. Characterizing Elastoplastic Behavior. Comments on the J-Integral in Elastoplastic Fracture Mechanics.
Appendix A: Comprehensive Exercises.
General Comments.
Appendix B: Complex Variable Method in Elasticity.
Complex Numbers. Complex Functions.
Appendix C: An Abbreviated Compendium of Westergaard Stress Functions.
Appendix D: Fracture Properties of Engineering Materials.
Appendix E: NASGRO 3.0 Material Constants for Selected Materials.
Index.
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