Mechanics of Failure Mechanisms in Structures

By R.L. Carlson, James I. Craig, George A. Kardomateas, et al.

Book Overview

Preface

1. Stability in Metallic Elements
1.1 Time Independent Tensile Loading
1.2 Tensile Creep Rupture
1.3 Time Independent Compressive Loading
1.4 Time Dependent Compressive Loading
1.5 Static Buckling Experiments
1.6 Three Dimensional Problems
1.7 Dynamic Stability
References

2. Fracture Mechanics
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Fracture in Metals with Toughness Gradients
2.3 Metallurgical Embrittlement Effects
References

3. Fatigue in Metals
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Stress-Life Strategy
3.3 Fatigue Crack Growth
3.4 Crack Initiation Mechanisms
3.5 Multi-Site Fatigue Cracking
3.6 Variable Amplitude Loading
3.7 Temperature
3.8 Corrosion
3.9 Creep and Fatigue Interaction
References

4. Ceramic Materials
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Ceramic Matrix Composites
References

5. Polymeric Materials
5.1 Fatigue Failure
5.2 Environmental Effects on Composites
References

6. Metallic Matrix Composites
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Experimental and Analytical Results
References

7. Biomaterials
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Prosthetic Heart Valves
7.3 Prosthetic Hip Joints
References

8. Failure in Structural Systems
8.1 Truss Failure
8.2 Beam Failure
8.3 Creep Buckling Failure
8.4 Discussion
References

Index

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400798199
• ISBN13: 9789400798199
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 97 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"