Mechanics of Fracture Initiation and Propagation

Surface and volume energy density applied as failure criterion

Autor*innen

• George C. Sih

Parameter

• 436 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

• Bauwesen & Statik
• Natur
• Natur, Tiere

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The book delves into the complexities of crack initiation and propagation within fracture mechanics, emphasizing the variability of outcomes based on failure criteria and continuum mechanics theories. It highlights the importance of defining observation scales, as time and temperature significantly influence material damage processes. The critical energy release rate and stress intensity factor are discussed as key parameters, alongside the limitations of one-parameter approaches in fully capturing the intricacies of crack behavior during initiation, propagation, and rapid fracture onset.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback