NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996, 188 p.
A leading authority's important new approach to fracture-related mechanics A significant contribution to our understanding of structural stability, Stability Problems in Fracture Mechanics bridges the gap between fracture mechanics and analytical (rational) mechanics, and provides a new perspective on classical problems of fracture mechanics. The author uses his extensive knowledge of stability theory to foster a deeper understanding of fracture, fatigue, and related phenomena within the context of stability, dynamic response, structural safety, and reliability. This unique "unified" approach allows for a new generalization of current concepts of fracture mechanics, including versions developed for various material properties, loading, and environmental conditions. Within the context of these generalizations, the author offers his own mechanical theory of fatigue and related phenomena, based on the synthesis of micro- and macromechanics of fracture. Important topics covered include: A brief introduction to elementary fracture mechanics, both linear and nonlinear A generalized approach to fracture mechanics within a framework of analytical mechanics Fracture problems involving bodies with single- and multiple-parameter cracks A theory of fatigue cracks as they relate to problems of stability A theory of dynamic crack propagation, focusing on the instability of steady states and dynamic processes Fracture of structures or their load-carrying components is one of the primary causes of potentially dangerous failures in such vital engineering systems as aircraft, ships, bridges, pipelines, and offshore platforms. These failures are, in fact, caused by a loss of stability, or a sudden unexpected transfer from one state to another. Stability Problems in Fracture Mechanics seeks to provide a new and more complete understanding of fractures and related phenomena by discussing these occurrences from the standpoint of stability. The author, a world-renowned authority in the field, maintains that this stability-based approach will foster more effective methods of evaluating structural safety and reliability parameters, especially in the presence of cracks and crack-like defects that are often unavoidable in exceptionally large structures. The text follows a logical structure built on general principles of fracture mechanics, making it easily accessible for anyone with a basic understanding of calculus and the mechanics of solids. New ideas are clearly illustrated with elementary "beam" examples, and the text is richly illustrated with figures and graphs for easy reference and visual clarity. Well-organized and lucidly written, Stability Problems in Fracture Mechanics serves as a valuable resource for structural engineers and analysts responsible for project evaluation and decision making. Within the framework of basic analytical mechanics, Dr. Bolotin presents his own extensively researched mechanical theory of fatigue and related phenomena, presenting both a new approach to classic problems as well as a number of new problems that allow for further development. From the Publisher Treats fracture and related phenomena in the framework of analytical (rational) mechanics. Examines essentially nonlinear systems including multiple-parameter cracks, nonpotential loading, hereditary material properties and environmentally affected deterioration. A unique feature of the book is that it connects two actively developing but, until now, rather distant topics: nonlinear mechanics and mechanics of fracture and failure.
A leading authority's important new approach to fracture-related mechanics A significant contribution to our understanding of structural stability, Stability Problems in Fracture Mechanics bridges the gap between fracture mechanics and analytical (rational) mechanics, and provides a new perspective on classical problems of fracture mechanics. The author uses his extensive knowledge of stability theory to foster a deeper understanding of fracture, fatigue, and related phenomena within the context of stability, dynamic response, structural safety, and reliability. This unique "unified" approach allows for a new generalization of current concepts of fracture mechanics, including versions developed for various material properties, loading, and environmental conditions. Within the context of these generalizations, the author offers his own mechanical theory of fatigue and related phenomena, based on the synthesis of micro- and macromechanics of fracture. Important topics covered include: A brief introduction to elementary fracture mechanics, both linear and nonlinear A generalized approach to fracture mechanics within a framework of analytical mechanics Fracture problems involving bodies with single- and multiple-parameter cracks A theory of fatigue cracks as they relate to problems of stability A theory of dynamic crack propagation, focusing on the instability of steady states and dynamic processes Fracture of structures or their load-carrying components is one of the primary causes of potentially dangerous failures in such vital engineering systems as aircraft, ships, bridges, pipelines, and offshore platforms. These failures are, in fact, caused by a loss of stability, or a sudden unexpected transfer from one state to another. Stability Problems in Fracture Mechanics seeks to provide a new and more complete understanding of fractures and related phenomena by discussing these occurrences from the standpoint of stability. The author, a world-renowned authority in the field, maintains that this stability-based approach will foster more effective methods of evaluating structural safety and reliability parameters, especially in the presence of cracks and crack-like defects that are often unavoidable in exceptionally large structures. The text follows a logical structure built on general principles of fracture mechanics, making it easily accessible for anyone with a basic understanding of calculus and the mechanics of solids. New ideas are clearly illustrated with elementary "beam" examples, and the text is richly illustrated with figures and graphs for easy reference and visual clarity. Well-organized and lucidly written, Stability Problems in Fracture Mechanics serves as a valuable resource for structural engineers and analysts responsible for project evaluation and decision making. Within the framework of basic analytical mechanics, Dr. Bolotin presents his own extensively researched mechanical theory of fatigue and related phenomena, presenting both a new approach to classic problems as well as a number of new problems that allow for further development. From the Publisher Treats fracture and related phenomena in the framework of analytical (rational) mechanics. Examines essentially nonlinear systems including multiple-parameter cracks, nonpotential loading, hereditary material properties and environmentally affected deterioration. A unique feature of the book is that it connects two actively developing but, until now, rather distant topics: nonlinear mechanics and mechanics of fracture and failure.