Crack Dynamics in Metallic Materials - CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences 1990 edition

Publisher Marketing: This book provides an up-to-date knowledge on theory and experimental results of rate-dependent fracture processes in metallic materials. The objective is to expose the current status of a growing branch of fracture mechanics generally called Dynamic Fracture. Crack dynamics takes into account not only the effects of inertia but also rate sensitivity of a material under consideration. This volume has been prepared by four leading authorities in fracture dynamics: D. R. Curran, J. F. Kalthoff, J. R. Klepaczko and F. Nilsson. A broad range of problems are covered: dynamic fracture theory, application of dynamic fracture mechanics, dynamic crack inition and microstatistical fracture mechanics in dynamic fracture. The book in its present format may serve as a text supplement in lecturing on fracture mechanics, it may serve as an instructional aid in the engineering of fracture prevention.