Practical Fracture Mechanics in Design

By: Shukla, Arun

Practical Fracture Mechanics in Design, Third Edition, equips engineers with the essential tools and methodologies needed to control and prevent structural failures in mechanical components, with a strong emphasis on linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM).

The book opens with the field's historical development, essential for understanding the origins and purpose of key methodologies and equations, then delivers core fundamentals, essential formulas, carefully crafted worked examples, and key references, along with a thorough review of fracture modes and design methodologies. Thoroughly updated and significantly expanded to reflect the latest advancements, this edition features refreshed case studies and practical design problems that demonstrate real-world application. Exciting new chapters on 3-D fracture mechanics, mixed mode fracture mechanics, and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics offer comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge approaches, equipping readers with the tools needed to tackle today's most complex engineering challenges.

This volume is essential reading for industry professionals seeking practical guidance in applied fracture mechanics, as well as senior undergraduate and graduate students building expertise in this field.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032956666
• ISBN13: 9781032956664
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 584 Pages