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Finnie's Notes on Fracture Mechanics

Fundamental and Practical Lessons

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  1. C. K. H. Dharan

    1. University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, USA

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  2. B. S. Kang

    1. Research Institute of Mechanical Technol, Pusan National University, Beon-gil, Busan, Korea (Republic of)

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  3. Iain Finnie

    1. University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, USA

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  • Presents details of derivations of the basic equations of fracture mechanics and the historical context of the development of fracture theory and methodology
  • Treats linear and 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

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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 and detailed exposition of fracture, the fundamentals of fracture mechanics and procedures for the safe design of engineering components made from metal alloys, brittle materials like glasses and ceramics, and composites. Interesting and 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 and 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 and evaluation of components that are fracture critical.

This book also:

Presents details of derivations of the basic equations of fracture mechanics and the historical context of the development of fracture theory and methodology

Treats linear and 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

 

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. The Nature of Fracture

    • C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie
    Pages 1-19

  3. Stress, Strain, and the Basic Equations of Solid Mechanics

    • C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie
    Pages 21-61

  4. Some Solutions That Are Useful in Fracture Prediction

    • C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie
    Pages 63-94

  5. The Basis of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics

    • C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie
    Pages 95-131

  6. Some Applications of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics

    • C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie
    Pages 133-168

  7. Fracture Prediction Beyond the Linear Elastic Range

    • C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie
    Pages 169-200

  8. Cleavage and Ductile Fracture Mechanisms: The Microstructural Basis of Fracture Toughness

    • C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie
    Pages 201-213

  9. The Fracture of Brittle Solids

    • C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie
    Pages 215-249
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Authors and Affiliations

  • University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, USA

    C. K. H. Dharan, Iain Finnie

  • Research Institute of Mechanical Technol, Pusan National University, Beon-gil, Busan, Korea (Republic of)

    B. S. Kang

About the authors

C. K. H. Dharan is a Professor at the University of California at Berkeley. B. S. Kang is a Professor at Pusan National University. Iain Finnie was a Professor of a course on fracture mechanics at the University of California at Berkeley.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Finnie's Notes on Fracture Mechanics

  • Book Subtitle: Fundamental and Practical Lessons

  • Authors: C. K. H. Dharan, B. S. Kang, Iain Finnie

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2477-6

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-2476-9Published: 15 October 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-7970-7Published: 14 June 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4939-2477-6Published: 14 October 2016

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 249

  • Number of Illustrations: 180 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Engineering Design, Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials

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