It is difficult to do justice to fracture mechanics in a textbook,
for the subject encompasses so many disciplines. A general survey
of the field would serve no purpose other than give a collection of
references. The present book by Professor E. E. Gdoutos is
refreshing because it does not fall into the esoteric tradition of
outlining equations and results. Basic ideas and underlying
principles are clearly explained as to how they are used in
application. The presentations are concise and each topic can be
understood by advanced undergraduates in material science and
continuum mechanics. The book is highly recommended not only as a
text in fracture mechanics but also as a reference to those
interested in the general aspects of failure analysis. In addition
to providing an in-depth review of the analytical methods for
evaluating the fundamental quantities used in linear elastic
fracture mechanics, various criteria are discussed re: O. ecting
their limitations and applications. Par ticular emphases are given
to predicting crack initiation, subcritical growth and the onset of
rapid fracture from a single criterion. Those models in which it is
assumed that the crack extends from tip to tip rely on the specific
surface energy concept. The differences in the global and energy
states before and after crack extension were associated with the
energy required to create a unit area of crack surface.
Applications were limited by the requirement of self-similar crack
growth."
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