Publisher's Synopsis
This study explores the complete range of fracture of materials, from fundamentals to applications. Scientists and engineers from around the world have contributed experimental and theoretical papers on the fracture of materials to provide comprehensive coverage of the subject. There are sections on: the fundamentals of fracture; fracture mechanics; probabilistic approaches to fracture; advanced materials; brittle fracture; ductile fracture; fatigue; statistical approaches; advanced materials; and structural life prediction. The work should be suitable for researchers and industrial engineers involved in the study of fracture mechanics, as well as for individuals performing failure analysis.
