Features & Benefits
- Discusses fundamental concepts including linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM), yielding fracture mechanics, mixed mode fracture, and computational aspects
- Explains important topics such as Griffith theory of brittle crack propagation, calculation of theoretical cohesive strength of materials, and analytical determination of crack tip stress field
- Covers MATLAB programs for calculating fatigue life under variable amplitude cyclic loading
- Provides experimental measurements of fracture toughness parameters KIC, JIC and crack opening displacement (COD) in the last chapter