Author : L. P. Pook
Release : 2002
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Crack Paths by : L. P. Pook
Download or read book Crack Paths written by L. P. Pook. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many engineering structures and components contain cracks or crack-like flaws and it is widely recognized that crack growth must be considered both in the design and analysis of failures. The complete solution of a crack growth problem therefore includes determination of the crack path. At present the factors controlling the path taken by a propagating crack are not completely understood. In general crack paths are difficult to predict, while in practice their development in structures is often determined by large-scale structural tests. In introductory texts on fracture mechanics it is usually assumed that the crack path is known, either from theoretical considerations, or from the results of laboratory tests.
