Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Stress Concentrations Griffith Theory of Fracture of a Brittle Solid Stress at Crack Tip: An Estimate Crack Shape in Brittle Solids Irwin Formulation of Fracture Mechanics: Stress Intensity Factor Irwin Formulation of Fracture Mechanics: Energy Release Rate Some Useful Stress Intensity Factors The J Integral Cracks with Internal Loading Failure under Multiaxial Stress Problems