This textbook consists primarily of notes by Iain Finnie who taught a popular course on fracture mechanics at the University of California at Berkeley It presents a comprehensive & detailed exposition of fracture the fundamentals of fracture mechanics & procedures for the safe design of engineering components made from metal alloys brittle materials like glasses & ceramics & composites Interesting & practical problems are listed at the end of most chapters to give the student practice in applying the theory A solutions manual is provided to the instructor The text presents a unified perspective of fracture with a strong fundamental foundation & practical applications In addition to its role as a text this reference would be invaluable for the practicing engineer who is involved in the design & evaluation of components that are fracture critical This book also Presents details of derivations of the basic equations of fracture mechanics & the historical context of the development of fracture theory & methodology Treats linear & nonlinear fracture mechanics methodologies beginning with a review of the basic equations of solid mechanics followed by solutions useful in fracture prediction Illustrates the basis of linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) practical applications of LEFM in the design of fracture-tolerant structural components Offers interesting practical classroom proven problems at the end of most chapters
Includes: instructor's solutions manual