A Practical Approach to Fracture Mechanics

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-0-12-823020-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Buch, Englisch, 284 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 520 g

A Practical Approach to Fracture Mechanics provides a concise overview on the fundamental concepts of fracture mechanics, discussing linear elastic fracture mechanics, fracture toughness, ductile fracture, slow crack propagation, structural integrity, and more. The book outlines analytical and experimental methods for determining the fracture resistance of mechanical and structural components, also demonstrating the use of fracture mechanics in failure analysis, reinforcement of cracked structures, and remaining life estimation. The characteristics of crack propagation induced by fatigue, stress-corrosion, creep, and absorbed hydrogen are also discussed. The book concludes with a chapter on the structural integrity analysis of cracked components alongside a real integrity assessment.

This book will be especially useful for students in mechanical, civil, industrial, metallurgical, aeronautical and chemical engineering, and for professional engineers looking for a refresher on core principles.

Autoren/Hrsg.

González-Velázquez, Jorge Luis

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Werkstoffprüfung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. General Concepts of Mechanical Behavior and Fracture2. Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics3. The Energy Criterion and Fracture Toughness4. Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics5. Fracture Resistance of Engineering Materials6. Fatigue and Environmentally Assisted Crack Propagation7. Structural Integrity

Über Autor(innen)

González-Velázquez, Jorge Luis
Dr. González-Velázquez is a Professor of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at the Instituto Politecnico Nacional (IPN) in Mexico and Founder and Director of the Pipeline Integrity Assessment Group, with more than 27 years of continued experience on fracture mechanics and integrity assessment of pipelines and oil processing facilities. He has published over 160 papers and authored 3 books on fracture and mechanical behavior of engineering materials. He received the IPN Lazaro Cardenas Award as outstanding professor in 2007 and the Academy of Distinguished Engineers and Hall of Fame award of The University of Connecticut in 2008.