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Experimental Stress Analysis for Materials and Structures

Stress Analysis Models for Developing Design Methodologies

  • Explains how experimental stress analysis can be applied to various states of stress of major technical interest
  • Provides suggestions for self-made equipment and devices adaptable to specific problems and suitable for testing at low cost
  • Offers insights based on the wide consulting and laboratory experience of the authors in solving industrial problems
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Solid and Structural Mechanics (SSSSM, volume 4)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
  2. A Brief Review of the Experimental Methods Utilized in the Book

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introduction to Inverse Problems

      • Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 3-21
    3. Introduction to the Application of Strain Gages

      • Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 23-100
    4. Introduction to Photoelasticity

      • Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 101-165
    5. Introduction to Holographic Interferometry

      • Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 167-185
    6. Overview of Digital Image Correlation

      • Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 187-213
  3. Developing Phenomenological Theories and Problem Solving

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 215-215
    2. Static Stress Models

      • Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 217-257
    3. Local Stress Models for Variable Loads

      • Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 259-324
    4. Local Strain Models for Variable Loads

      • Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 325-363
    5. Elementary Models for Stress Singularities

      • Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 365-423
    6. Stress Models in Biomechanics

      • Luca Cristofolini
      Pages 425-448
    7. Reliability Models Based on Experiments

      • Giorgio Olmi
      Pages 449-494
  4. Back Matter

    Pages 495-498

About this book

This book summarizes the main methods of experimental stress analysis and examines their application to various states of stress of major technical interest, highlighting aspects not always covered in the classic literature. It is explained how experimental stress analysis assists in the verification and completion of analytical and numerical models, the development of phenomenological theories, the measurement and control of system parameters under operating conditions, and identification of causes of failure or malfunction. Cases addressed include measurement of the state of stress in models, measurement of actual loads on structures, verification of stress states in circumstances of complex numerical modeling, assessment of stress-related material damage, and reliability analysis of artifacts (e.g. prostheses) that interact with biological systems. The book will serve graduate students and professionals as a valuable tool for finding solutions when analytical solutions do not exist.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

    Alessandro Freddi, Giorgio Olmi, Luca Cristofolini

About the authors

Alessandro Freddi was Full Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, Italy for more than 30 years, and he is an Honorary Professor at the Technical University of Wrocław, Poland. His research has focused mainly on the design of experiments regarding stress analysis, low cycle fatigue in large machinery, systematic design of mechanical systems, and design of laboratory apparatus for fracture analysis. He is a past president of the Italian Society for Stress Analysis.

Luca Cristofolini has been Full Professor of Biomechanics at University of Bologna since 2012. His research field covers experimental stress analysis and in vitro biomechanical simulations, with a focus on orthopaedic biomechanics. He has continuing research collaboration with Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli and several overseas research institutions and has played a role in 26 national and 10 international research projects. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Biomechanics.

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eBook USD 149.00
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Softcover Book USD 199.99
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Hardcover Book USD 199.99
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