Fracture Mechanics

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Fracture Mechanics is written by Alan T. Zehnder and published by Springer Science & Business Media. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9400725957 (ISBN 10) and 9789400725959 (ISBN 13).

Fracture mechanics is a vast and growing field. This book develops the basic elements needed for both fracture research and engineering practice. The emphasis is on continuum mechanics models for energy flows and crack-tip stress- and deformation fields in elastic and elastic-plastic materials. In addition to a brief discussion of computational fracture methods, the text includes practical sections on fracture criteria, fracture toughness testing, and methods for measuring stress intensity factors and energy release rates. Class-tested at Cornell, this book is designed for students, researchers and practitioners interested in understanding and contributing to a diverse and vital field of knowledge.