Table of Contents

Theory of Elasticity.- Introduction to Fracture Mechanics.- Linear-Elastic Fracture Mechanics.- Linear-Elastic Field Equations.- Crack Tip Plasticity.- The Energy Principle.- Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics.- Mixed-Mode Fracture Mechanics.- Fatigue Crack Growth.- Fracture Toughness Correlations.-

About the Author

Dr. Nestor Perez is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico. His academic interests include Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Fracture Mechanics, Corrosion, and Thermodynamics.