ABSTRACT

This book is aimed at those in both industry and academic institutions who require a grounding not only in the basic principles of this important field but also in the practical aspects of evaluating fracture mechanics parameters.

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|32 pages

Background Theory

chapter 3|15 pages

Fracture Toughness Determination

chapter 4|36 pages

Yielding Fracture Mechanics

chapter 5|14 pages

Fatigue Crack Growth

chapter 6|3 pages

Concluding Remarks