Preface |
History of Stress and Strain / 1: |
Hooke's theory and the concept of stress |
Traditional and modern units |
Elastic stresses and strains |
Strength theories and design |
Symbols |
Stress Criteria and Fracture / 2: |
Effects of geometry |
Inglis theory of stress |
Advent of the energy concept |
Griffith theory of fracture |
Concept of stress intensity |
Plane-strain fracture toughness |
Variation of basic parameters |
Calculation of Stress Intensity / 3: |
Center crack |
Double-edge crack |
Single-edge crack |
Collapse stress |
Round hole with cracks |
Elliptical notches with cracks |
Edge-notched beams |
Flaws in tension |
Special cases of stress intensity |
Closing remarks |
Test and Analysis of Toughness / 4: |
Overview of theory and practice |
Constraint and thickness |
Testing of fracture toughness |
Determination of LEFM parameters |
Correlation techniques |
Crack Mechanics / 5: |
General comment |
Surface and corner cracks |
Elements of fatigue technology |
Initiation of fracture |
Crack propagation |
Special effects |
Design procedures |
Elements of Structural Integrity / 6: |
Ductile and brittle fracture |
Transition temperature approach |
Lower-bound stress in design |
Crack behavior in weld regions |
Criteria of leak-before-break |
Plane stress and plastic behavior |
Environmental effects |
Case Studies and Related Experience / 7: |
Typical structural failures in service |
Crane retrofit and materials control |
Integrity of underground structures |
Lessons from structural failures |
Introductory Fracture Control / 8: |
Historical perspective |
Analytical options of fracture control and failure review |
Practical elements of fracture control |
Limitations and errors |
Design Considerations / 9: |
Basic characteristics |
Selected formulas and definitions |
Special problems |
Engineering materials |
Glossary of terms and fundamentals |
References |
Index |
Preface |
History of Stress and Strain / 1: |
Hooke's theory and the concept of stress |