{"title":"Stress \u0026 fracture","description":"Books on the subject of Stress \u0026amp; fracture","products":[{"product_id":"fundamentals-properties-and-applications-of-polymer-nanocomposites-hardback-9781107029965","title":"Fundamentals, Properties, and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites (Hardback) 9781107029965","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFundamentals, Properties, and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscusses polymer nanocomposites composed of a family of polymeric materials whose properties are capable of being tailored to meet specific applications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoseph H. Koo (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107029965, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 October 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e716 pages, 1047 b\/w illus.  96 tables\u003cbr\u003e26.2 x 18.5 x 3.3 cm, 1.64 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book is focused primarily on polymer nanocomposites, based on the author's research experience as well as open literature. The environmental health and safety aspects of nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites, risk assessment and safety standards, and fire toxicity of polymer nanocomposites, are studied. In the final chapter, a brief overview of opportunities, trends, and challenges of polymer nanocomposites are included. Throughout the book, the theme is developed that polymer nanocomposites are a whole family of polymeric materials whose properties are capable of being tailored to meet specific applications. This volume serves as a general introduction to students and researchers just entering the field and to scholars from other subfields seeking information.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Fundamentals, Processing, and Characterization: 1. Introduction to nanotechnology\u003cbr\u003e 2. An overview of nanomaterials\u003cbr\u003e 3. Basics of polymer matrices and composites\u003cbr\u003e 4. Selecting resin matrix and nanomaterials for applications\u003cbr\u003e 5. Processing of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 6. Structure and properties characterization\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Multifunctional Properties and Applications: 7. Mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 8. Thermal properties of polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 9. Flammability properties of polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 10. Ablation properties of polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 11. Electrical properties of polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 12. Optical properties of polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 13. Other enhanced properties of polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Concerns and Outlook: 14. Nanotechnology environmental and health impacts for nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e 15. Opportunities, trends, and challenges for polymer nanocomposites.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanics of fluids [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanics of fluids\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanics%20of%20fluids%20%5BTGMF%5D%22\"\u003eTGMF\u003c\/a\u003e], Stress \u0026amp; fracture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Stress \u0026amp; fracture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Stress%20\u0026amp;%20fracture%20%5BTGMD5%5D%22\"\u003eTGMD5\u003c\/a\u003e], Dynamics \u0026amp; vibration [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Dynamics \u0026amp; vibration\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Dynamics%20\u0026amp;%20vibration%20%5BTGMD4%5D%22\"\u003eTGMD4\u003c\/a\u003e], Mechanics of solids [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanics of solids\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanics%20of%20solids%20%5BTGMD%5D%22\"\u003eTGMD\u003c\/a\u003e], Materials science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Materials science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Materials%20science%20%5BTGM%5D%22\"\u003eTGM\u003c\/a\u003e], Crystallography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Crystallography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Crystallography%20%5BPNT%5D%22\"\u003ePNT\u003c\/a\u003e], Solid state chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Solid state chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Solid%20state%20chemistry%20%5BPNRS%5D%22\"\u003ePNRS\u003c\/a\u003e], Colloid chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Colloid chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Colloid%20chemistry%20%5BPNRC%5D%22\"\u003ePNRC\u003c\/a\u003e], Condensed matter physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Condensed matter physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Condensed%20matter%20physics%20%5Bliquid%20state%20\u0026amp;%20solid%20state%20physics%5D%20%5BPHFC%5D%22\"\u003eliquid state \u0026amp; solid state physics PHFC\u003c\/a\u003e], Materials \/ States of matter [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Materials \/ States of matter\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Materials%20\/%20States%20of%20matter%20%5BPHF%5D%22\"\u003ePHF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005003780376,"sku":"9781107029965","price":77.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107029965i_66b20ec8-c703-420b-978a-fcd96fe493af.jpg?v=1691361350"},{"product_id":"the-welding-engineer-s-guide-to-fracture-and-fatigue-hardback-9781782423706","title":"The Welding Engineer’s Guide to Fracture and Fatigue (Hardback) 9781782423706","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Welding Engineer’s Guide to Fracture and Fatigue\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvides an essential introduction to fracture and fatigue and the assessment of these failure modes, through to the level of knowledge that would be expected of a qualified welding engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePhilippa L Moore (Author), Geoff Booth (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781782423706, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 5 November 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 2 cm, 0.54 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Welding Engineer's Guide to Fracture and Fatigue\u003c\/i\u003e provides an essential introduction to fracture and fatigue and the assessment of these failure modes, through to the level of knowledge that would be expected of a qualified welding engineer. Part one covers the basic principles of weld fracture and fatigue. It begins with a review of the design of engineered structures, provides descriptions of typical welding defects and how these defects behave in structures undergoing static and cyclical loading, and explains the range of failure modes. Part two then explains how to detect and assess defects using fitness for service assessment procedures. Throughout, the book assumes no prior knowledge and explains concepts from first principles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e                    \u003cli\u003eDedication\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eWoodhead Publishing Series in Welding and Other Joining Technologies\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003ePart One: Principles of weld fracture and fatigue\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1: Designing engineered structures\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.2 The first engineered structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.3 Successful structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.4 Materials and fabrication methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 Industrialisation: benefits and consequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.6 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2: Structures under load\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.2 Sources of loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.3 Types of loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4 Loads experienced during construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 Design approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.6 Axial and bending stresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.7 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3: Welding problems and defects\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.2 ‘Workmanship’ defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3 Weldability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.4 Fabrication cracking in welds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 Other types of weld defect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.6 Welding residual stresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.7 Distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.8 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4: Design for static loading\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.2 Load–extension curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.3 Stress–strain curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.4 Static limit state design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5: Brittle fracture and the behaviour of cracks in structures\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.2 Nature of brittle fracture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.3 The three factors for brittle fracture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.4 Ductile-to-brittle transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 Welding and fabrication codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.6 Principles of fracture mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.7 Fracture toughness parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.8 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6: Structures under cyclic load\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.2 Engineering perspective of fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.3 Metallurgical perspective of fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.4 Practical implications for a growing fatigue crack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7: Fatigue of welded joints\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.2 Fatigue performance of welded joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.3 Special features of welded joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.4 Fatigue design of welded joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.5 Stress histories of real structures: variable amplitude loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.6 Fatigue of welded aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.7 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8: Failure modes and analysis in metals\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.2 Ductile failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.3 Brittle fracture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.4 Fatigue failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of fracture surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6 Interpreting fracture faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.7 Corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.8 Engineering failure investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.9 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003ePart Two: Testing, analysis and assessment of weld fracture and fatigue\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9: Mechanical testing of welds\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.2 Weld procedure qualification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.3 Bend testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.4 Tensile testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5 Charpy testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.6 Fracture toughness testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.7 Fatigue testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.8 Creep testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.9 Corrosion testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.10 Macrographic sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.11 Hardness testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.12 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10: Detecting weld defects\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.2 ‘Perfect’ welds and detection of weld defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.3 Visual inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.4 Dye penetrant inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.5 Magnetic particle inspection (MPI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.6 Eddy-current testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.7 Radiography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.8 Ultrasonic testing (UT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.9 Probability of detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.10 Flaw-sizing error\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.11 Choosing suitable non-destructive testing (NDT) methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.12 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11: Weld defect assessment\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.2 Fitness-for-service assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.3 When to carry out an engineering critical assessment (ECA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.4 Standards for assessment methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.5 Input data for ECA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.6 Failure assessment diagrams (FAD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.7 Proximity to failure and safety factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.8 Refining the assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.9 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12: Weld fatigue assessment\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.2 Using fracture mechanics to describe fatigue crack growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.3 The power law (Paris equation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.4 Assessing weld flaws under fatigue loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.5 Advanced fatigue crack growth assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.6 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13: Improving the fracture performance and fatigue life of welded joints\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.1 Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.2 Fatigue improvement measures to be taken before welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.3 Fatigue improvement techniques for welds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.4 Other fatigue considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.5 Improving fracture performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.6 Using this book: repair of fatigue cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.7 Conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Stress \u0026amp; fracture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Stress \u0026amp; fracture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Stress%20\u0026amp;%20fracture%20%5BTGMD5%5D%22\"\u003eTGMD5\u003c\/a\u003e], Mechanical engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20%5BTGB%5D%22\"\u003eTGB\u003c\/a\u003e], Other manufacturing technologies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Other manufacturing technologies\" 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and easy to understand as ever, now fully updated with the latest developments and references\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDerek Hull (Author), D. 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Ravichandran (Edited by), Y. Murakami (Edited by), R. O. Ritchie (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780080430119, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 September 1999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e498 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 3 cm, 1.07 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book contains the fully peer-reviewed papers presented at the Third Engineering Foundation Conference on Small Fatigue Cracks, held under the chairmanship of K.S. Ravichandran and Y. Murakami during December 6-11, 1998, at the Turtle Bay  Hilton, Oahu, Hawaii.  This book presents a state-of-the-art description of the mechanics, mechanisms and applications of small fatigue cracks by most of the world's leading experts in this field. Topics ranging from the mechanisms of crack initiation, small crack behavior in metallic, intermetallic, ceramic and composite materials, experimental measurement, mechanistic and theoretical models, to the role of small cracks in fretting fatigue and the application of small crack results to the aging aircraft and high-cycle fatigue problems, are covered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter headings and selected papers:\u003c\/b\u003e Preface. \u003cb\u003eNucleation of Small Cracks and Stage I Growth.\u003c\/b\u003e A theory of fracture with a polygonal shape crack (T. Mura). Micromechanical simulations of stage I fatigue crack growth under multiaxial loading (V. 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Sections cover the fundamental concept of conventional crystal plasticity theory at the macro-scale without size effect, strain gradient crystal plasticity theory based on Taylar law dislocation, mechanism at the mesoscale, phase-field theory of crystal plasticity, computation at the submicron scale, including single crystal plasticity theory, and the discrete-continuous model of crystal plasticity with three-dimensional discrete dislocation dynamics coupling finite element method (DDD-FEM). \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThree kinds of plastic deformation mechanisms for submicron pillars are systematically presented. Further sections discuss dislocation nucleation and starvation at high strain rate and temperature effect for dislocation annihilation mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction2. Conventional constitutive theory of plasticity3. Crystal plasticity theory4. 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Hamberg \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Fatigue design and quality control of flapper valves (H. Ikeda, Y. Murakami). Durability assessments of straddle carrier wheel supports (A. Siljander \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Fatigue design of pressed steel sheet (A. Gustavsson, A. Melander). A multiaxial fatigue life prediction program (T.E. Langlais \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Fatigue failure of a connecting rod (R. Rabb). Notch stress-strain analysis in multiaxial fatigue (M.N.K. Singh \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Fracture mechanical fatigue analysis of railway wheels with rolling defects (K.-O. Edel, G. Boudnitski). A novel fatigue analysis approach for tubular welded joints (E. Niemi, P. Yrj\u0026amp;ouml\u003cbr\u003el\u0026amp;auml\u003cbr\u003e). Fatigue design of welded thin sheet structures (J.-L. Fayard \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Fatigue of welded joints under complex loading (G.R. Razmjoo, P.J. Tubby). Effectiveness of improvement methods for welded connections subjected to variable amplitude loading (V. Dubois, M.A. Hirt). Influence of life improvement techniques on different steel grades under fatigue loading (L.L. Martinez, A.F. Blom). On multiaxial fatigue testing time reduction (D.S. Tchankov, T. Giunti). Standard fatigue tests for components (L.P. Pook). A new method for fatigue life improvement of screws (Shin-ichi Nishida \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). 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Adams\u003cbr\u003e\".... The book has an excellent author and subject index. It is well-written and copiously illustrated. Anyone who needs to study interfaces in composites must read this work.\"\u003cb\u003e --International Journal of Adhesion \u0026amp; Adhesives 19 (1999) 247\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA.K. Roy\u003cbr\u003e\".... Dr. Kim and Professor Mai have provided an authoritative presentation of this critical area of composite technology in the monograph. The presentation of the material is systematic and contains up-to-date data in composites technology.... all in all, the monograph is a welcome addition to the composites community. It is expected to be beneficial to practising engineers, designers and graduate students, and should serve as a valuable reference book.\" \u003cb\u003e--Composites: Part A 30 (1999) 1035-1036\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe study and application of composite materials are a truly interdisciplinary endeavour that has been enriched by contributions from chemistry, physics, materials science, mechanics and manufacturing engineering. The understanding of the interface (or interphase) in composites is the central point of this interdisciplinary effort. From the early development of composite materials of various nature, the optimization of the interface has been of major importance. While there are many reference books available on composite materials, few of them deal specifically with the science and mechanics of the interface of fiber reinforced composites. Further, many recent advances devoted solely to research in composite interfaces have been scattered in a variety of published literature and have yet to be assembled in a readily accessible form. To this end this book is an attempt to bring together recent developments in the field, both from the materials science and mechanics perspective, in a single convenient volume.\u003cp\u003eThe central theme of the book is tailoring the interface properties to optimise the mechanical peformance and structural integrity of composites with enhanced strength\/stiffness and fracture toughness (or specific fracture resistance). It deals mainly with interfaces in advanced composites made from high performance fibers, such as glass, carbon, aramid, ultra high modulus polyethylene and some inorganic (e.g. B\/W, A12O3, SiC) fibers, and matrix materials encompassing polymers, metals\/alloys and ceramics. The book is intended to provide a comprehensive treatment of composite interfaces in such a way that it should be of interest to materials scientists, technologists and practising engineers, as well as graduate students and their supervisors in advanced composites. We hope that this book will also serve as a valuable source of reference to all those involved in the design and research of composite interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains eight chapters of discussions on microstructure-property relationships with underlying fundamental mechanics principles. In Chapter 1, an introduction is given to the nature and definition of interfaces in fiber reinforced composites. Chapter 2 is devoted to the mechanisms of adhesion which are specific to each fiber-matrix system, and the physio-chemical characterization of the interface with regard to the origin of adhesion. The experimental techniques that have been developed to assess the fiber-matrix interface bond quality on a microscopic scale are presented in Chapter 3, along with the techniques of measuring interlaminar\/intralaminar strengths and fracture toughness using bulk composite laminates. The applicability and limitations associated with loading geometry and interpretation of test data are compared. Chapter 4 presents comprehensive theoretical analyses based on shear-lag models of the single fiber composite tests, with particular interest being placed on the interface debond process and the nature of the fiber-matrix interfacial bonding. Chapter 5 is devoted to reviewing current techniques of fiber surface treatments which have been devised to improve the bond strength and the fiber-matrix compatibility\/stability during the manufacturing processes of composites. The micro-failure mechanisms and their associated theories of fracture toughness of composites are discussed in Chapter 6. The roles of the interface and its effects on the mechanical performance of fiber composites are addressed from several viewpoints. Recent research efforts to augment the transverse and interlaminar fracture toughness by means of controlled interfaces are presented in Chapters 7 and 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter headings:\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction. Characterisation of Interface Properties. Measurements of Interface\/Interlaminar Properties. Micromechanics of Stress Transfer Across the Interface. Surface Treatments of Fibers and Effects on Composite Properties. Interface Mechanics and Fracture Toughness Theories. Improvement of Transverse Fracture Toughness with Interface Control. Improvement of Interlaminar Fracture Toughness with Interface Control. References. Appendices. List of Symbols and Abbreviations. Author Index. 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Carpinteri (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780080430225, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 April 1999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e202 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17.5 x 2 cm, 0.56 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe ESIS-Technical Committee 9 on Concrete was established in 1990 and has met seven times. A proposal was put to European and extra-European laboratories entitled \"Scale effects and transitional failure phenomena of reinforced concrete beams in flexure\" which lead to several positive responses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central topic discussed by the committee was that of the minimum reinforcement in concrete members. The minimum amount of reinforcement is defined as that for which \"peak load at first concrete cracking\" and \"ultimate load after steel yielding\" are equal. In this way, any brittle behaviour is avoided as well as any localized failure, if the member is not over-reinforced. In other words, there is a reinforcement percentage range, depending on the size-scale, within which the plastic limit analysis may be applied with its static and kinematic theorems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpinteri, Ferro, Bosco and El-Katieb propose a LEFM model, according to which reinforcement reactions are applied directly on the crack surfaces and a compatibility condition is locally imposed on the crack opening displacement in correspondence with the reinforcement. The theoretical model is found to provide a satisfactory estimate of the minimum percentage of reinforcement that depends on the scale and enables the element in flexure to prevent brittle failure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface. Scale Effects and Transitional Failure Phenomena of Reinforced Concrete Beams in Flexure (A. Carpinteri \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Fracture Mechanical Prediction of Transitional Failure and Strength of Singly-Reinforced Beams (D. Lange-Kornbak, B.L. Karihaloo). Size Effect and Bond-Slip Dependence of Lightly Reinforced Concrete Beams (G. Ruiz \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Behaviour of R\/C Elements in Bending and Tension: The Problem of Minimum Reinforcement Ratio (A.P. Fantilli \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Size Effects on the Bending Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Beams (R. Brincker \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Minimum Reinforcement Requirement for RC Beams (J. Ozbolt, M. 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Portella (Edited by), K.-T. Rie (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780080433264, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 September 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e890 pages\u003cbr\u003e26 x 18.3 x 4.3 cm, 1.64 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 4th International Conference on Low Cycle Fatigue and Elasto-Plastic Behaviour of Materials was held from 7-11 September 1998 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn response to a call for papers, nearly 200 extended abstracts from 32 countries were submitted to the organizing committee. These papers were presented at the conference as invited lectures or short contributions and as oral or poster presentation. All the papers were presented in poster form in extended poster sessions–a peculiarity of the LCF Conferences which allows an intense, thorough discussion of all contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach chapter provides a comprehensive overview of a materials class or a given subject. Many contributions could have been included in two or even three chapters and so, in order to give a better overview of the content, the reader will find a subject index, a material index and an author index in the back of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter headings and selected papers: Isothermal Low Cycle Fatigue\u003cbr\u003e General Aspects.\u003c\/b\u003e Room and high-temperature low cycle fatigue of lamellar structured TiA1 (R. Ohtani \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cb\u003eThermal and Thermo-Mechanical Loading. \u003c\/b\u003eThermal and thermal-mechanical fatigue of superalloys, a challenging goal for mechanical tests and models (L. Remy). \u003cb\u003eMultiaxial Loading.\u003c\/b\u003e An evaluation of methods for estimating fatigue lives under multiaxial nonproportional variable amplitude loading (D. Socie). \u003cb\u003eMicrostructural Aspects.\u003c\/b\u003e Relationship between cyclic stress-strain response and substructure (A. Plumtree, H.A. Abdel-Raouf). \u003cb\u003eInfluence of Environmental Conditions and Surface Treatments.\u003c\/b\u003e Evaluation of stress corrosion resistance and corrosion fatigue fracture behavior of ultra-high-strength P\/M A1-Zn-Mg alloy (K. Minoshima \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e).  \u003cb\u003eAdvanced Materials.\u003c\/b\u003e Influence of local damage on the creep behaviour of particle reinforced metal matrix composites (C. Broeckmann, R. Pandorf). \u003cb\u003eBehaviour of Short and Large Cracks.\u003c\/b\u003e An analysis of the Gerber parabolic relationship based upon small fatigue crack growth behavior (A.J. McEvily, S. Ishihara). \u003cb\u003eCrack Initiation and Coalescing\u003cbr\u003e Damage Evolution.\u003c\/b\u003e Interaction between low cycle fatigue and high cycle fatigue in 316L stainless steel (G. Wheatley \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cb\u003eConstitutive Equations\u003cbr\u003e Modelling.\u003c\/b\u003e A microstructurally based explanation for the high temperature LCF behaviour of the ODS nickel-base superalloy PM 1000 (M. Heilmaier, F.E.H. M\u0026amp;uuml\u003cbr\u003eller). \u003cb\u003eDesign Methods\u003cbr\u003e Life Prediction.\u003c\/b\u003e Fatigue propagation of surface cracks under cyclic loading (T. Boukharouba \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e). Methods of service durability assessment (C.M. 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Together with precise observations of the processes of fracture, this opens the possibility of transferring quantitatively the results of Charpy tests to real components. This test has also been extended to materials other than steels, and is also frequently used to test polymeric materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThus the Charpy test is a tool of great importance and is still at the root of a number of investigations; this is the reason why it was felt that the centenary of the Charpy test had to be celebrated. The Société Française de Métallurgie et de Matériaux decided to organise an international conference which was put under the auspices of the European Society for the Integrity of Structures (ESIS). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Charpy Centenary Conference (CCC 2001) was held in Poitiers, at Futuroscope in October 2001. 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Martínez-Esnaola (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780080436999, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 September 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e276 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17.5 x 2.2 cm, 0.7 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book contains 15 fully peer-reviewed Invited Papers which were presented at the 13\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Biennial European Conference on Fracture and is a companion to the CD-ROM  http:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/locate\/isbn\/008043701xProceedings.The organisers of the ECF 13 opted from the very beginning for an application-orientated conference, and consequently, this book contributes to the understanding of fracture phenomena, and disseminates fracture concepts and their application to the solution of engineering problems to practitioners in a wide range of fields.The fields covered in this book can be broadly classified into: elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, fracture dynamics, fatigue and interactive processes, failure, structural integrity, coatings and materials, with applications to the following industrial sectors: transport, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, pipelines and automotive engineering.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword.  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Wang (Edited by), J.N. Reddy (Edited by), K.H. Lee (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780080437842, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 July 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e312 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 15.9 x 2.3 cm, 0.57 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMost books on the theory and analysis of beams and plates deal with the classical (Euler-Bernoulli\/Kirchoff) theories but few include shear deformation theories in detail. The classical beam\/plate theory is not adequate in providing accurate bending, buckling, and vibration results when the thickness-to-length ratio of the beam\/plate is relatively large. This is because the effect of transverse shear strains, neglected in the classical theory, becomes significant in deep beams and thick plates. This book illustrates how shear deformation theories provide accurate solutions compared to the classical theory. Equations governing shear deformation theories are typically more complicated than those of the classical theory. Hence it is desirable to have exact relationships between solutions of the classical theory and shear deformation theories so that whenever classical theory solutions are available, the corresponding solutions of shear deformation theories can be readily obtained. Such relationships not only furnish benchmark solutions of shear deformation theories but also provide insight into the significance of shear deformation on the response. The relationships for beams and plates have been developed by many authors over the last several years. The goal of this monograph is to bring together these relationships for beams and plates in a single volume. The book is divided into two parts. Following the introduction, Part 1 consists of Chapters 2 to 5 dealing with beams, and Part 2 consists of Chapters 6 to 13 covering plates. Problems are included at the end of each chapter to use, extend, and develop new relationships.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart and chapter headings:\u003c\/b\u003e Preface. Introduction. \u003cb\u003eBeams.\u003c\/b\u003e Bending of Beams. Shear-Flexural Stiffness Matrix. Buckling of Columns. Tapered Beams. \u003cb\u003ePlates.\u003c\/b\u003e Theories of Plate Bending. Bending Relationships for Simply Supported Plates. Bending Relationships for Lévy Solutions. Bending Relationships for Circular and Annular Plates. Bending Relationships for Sectorial Plates. Buckling Relationships. Free Vibration Relationships. 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After a simple explanation of how to use critical distance methods, and a more detailed exposition of the methods including their history and classification, the book continues by showing examples of how critical distance approaches can be applied to predict fracture and fatigue in different classes of materials. 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The result is a presentation of the current state-of-the art in very specialized research areas that cannot be found elsewhere in the literature.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor example, Massabò presents a newly developed theory for laminated composite plates that accounts for imperfect bonding between layers with new solutions for problems involving thermal effects. This theory is new and computationally-efficient, and the author describes how it fits in the broader context of composite plate theory. 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Numerical simulations and experimental experiences of impact on composite structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Low Velocity Impact on Composite Structures \u003c\/b\u003e6. On the modelling of low velocity impact Phenomena on Composite structures 7. Semi-continuous modeling of low velocity impacts on woven fabric laminates 8. Impact of composite plates in contact with water 9. Impact behaviour and destructive and non-destructive damage investigations on composite laminates at room and low temperature loading conditions 10. Impact response of advanced composite structures reinforced by carbon nanoparticles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Blast Loading and Crash Absorbing Composite Materials and Structures \u003c\/b\u003e11. Implosion of Composite Cylinders due to Underwater Impulsive Loads 12. CFRP versus GFRP sandwich materials blast damage\/response 13. Progressive bearing failure of composites for crash energy absorption 14. Thin-walled truncated conical structures under axial collapse: analysis of crushing parameters 15. Lightweight solutions for vehicle frontal bumper: crash design and manufacturing issues 16. 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Fracture and fatigue of welded joints and structures analyses the processes and causes of fracture and fatigue, focusing on how the failure of welded joints and structures can be predicted and minimised in the design process.Part one concentrates on analysing fracture of welded joints and structures, with chapters on constraint-based fracture mechanics for predicting joint failure, fracture assessment methods and the use of fracture mechanics in the fatigue analysis of welded joints. In part two, the emphasis shifts to fatigue, and chapters focus on a variety of aspects of fatigue analysis including assessment of local stresses in welded joints, fatigue design rules for welded structures, k-nodes for offshore structures and modelling residual stresses in predicting the service life of structures.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Fracture and fatigue of welded joints and structures is an essential reference for mechanical, structural and welding engineers, as well as those in the academic sector with a research interest in the field.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributor contact details\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinear elastic fracture mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFatigue\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayout\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Analysing fracture of welded joints and structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Constraint-based fracture mechanics in predicting the failure of welded joints\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction to constraint-based elastic-plastic fracture mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Constraint parameters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Tabulation of Q-solutions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Development of a failure assessment diagram (FAD) approach to incorporate constraint\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Effect of weld mismatch on crack tip constraint\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Full field (local approach) analysis for fracture assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Constraint fracture mechanics: test methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 High strains\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Two-parameter fracture mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Development of the single edge notch tension (SENT) test\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Standardising the single edge notch tension (SENT) test\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Appendix: Codes and standards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Nomenclature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Fracture assessment methods for welded structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Development of engineering critical assessment (ECA) methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 The failure assessment diagram (FAD) concept\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Specific engineering critical assessment (ECA) methods: R6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Specific engineering critical assessment (ECA) methods: BS 7910\/PD6493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Specific engineering critical assessment (ECA) methods: Structural Integrity Procedures for European Industry (SINTAP)\/European Fitness- for-service Network (FITNET)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Specific engineering critical assessment (ECA) methods: American Petroleum Institute (API)\/ American Society for Mechanical Enginners (ASME)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The use of fracture mechanics in the fatigue analysis of welded joints\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction to fracture mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Technical application of fracture mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Fatigue assessment of welded joints using fracture mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Examples of practical application\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Analysing fatigue of welded joints and structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Fatigue strength assessment of local stresses in welded joints\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Types of stress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Factors affecting the fatigue strength\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Fatigue strength assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Improving weld class systems in assessing the fatigue life of different welded joint designs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Historic view\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Weld class system ISO 5817\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Weld class systems at Volvo\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 A consistent and objective weld class system\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Discussion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Sources of further information and advice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Fatigue design rules for welded structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Key features of welded joints influencing fatigue\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Fatigue crack propagation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Design rules\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Future developments in the application of fatigue rules\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Appendix: fatigue design codes and standards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Fatigue assessment methods for variable amplitude loading of welded structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Fatigue damage and assessment for variable amplitude loading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Variable amplitude fatigue testing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Source of further information and advice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Reliability aspects in fatigue design of welded structures using selected local approaches: the example of K-nodes for offshore constructions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Selected decisive design parameters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Selected design concepts by the example of K-nodes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Assessing residual stresses in predicting the service life of welded structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Origins and types of stress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Modification of stresses after welding\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Measurement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Acknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Fatigue strength improvement methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstract:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Fatigue strength of welded joints\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Increasing the fatigue strength by improved design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Improvements obtained by special plate material, filler materials or welding methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Special welding methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Post?weld improvement methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Future trends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Conclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Stress \u0026amp; fracture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Stress \u0026amp; fracture\" 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Polymer Matrix Composites\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnique reference book on the latest research in modeling and predicting creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRui Miranda Guedes (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780081026014, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 18 March 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e586 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 3.6 cm, 1.04 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book would appeal to the material scientist, polymer chemist, and structural engineers who want to learn about the 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It contains background on fundamentals to orient a beginner in this area and advanced modeling information with theory and experimental results to satisfy in-depth detail desired by more experienced readers in this area of research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book would be useful for material scientists, polymer engineers, and anyone interested in learning about adhesive joining technology. The book would be a good primer for learning about adhesive joining technology and the critical factors that determine good adhesive joints.\" \u003cb\u003e--IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreep and Fatigue in Polymer Matrix Composites, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e updates the latest research in modeling and predicting creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites. The first part of the book reviews the modeling of viscoelastic and viscoplastic behavior as a way of predicting performance and service life. Final sections discuss techniques for modeling creep rupture and failure and how to test and predict long-term creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Viscoelastic and viscoplastic modelling\u003c\/b\u003e 1. Viscoelastic constitutive modeling of creep and stress relaxation in polymers and polymer matrix composites  \u003ci\u003eG.C. Papanicolaou and S.P. Zaoutsos \u003c\/i\u003e2. Time-temperature-age superposition principle for predicting long-term response of linear viscoelastic materials  \u003ci\u003eE.J. Barbero \u003c\/i\u003e3. 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Lifetime prediction of polymers and polymer matrix composite structures: Failure criteria and accelerated characterization \u003ci\u003eRui Miranda Guedes \u003c\/i\u003e10. Time-dependent damage evolution in unidirectional and multidirectional polymer composite laminates  \u003ci\u003eRaghavan Jayaraman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Fatigue modeling, characterization, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand monitoring \u003c\/b\u003e11 Accelerated testing methodology for long-term creep and fatigue strengths of polymer composites  \u003ci\u003eMasayuki Nakada \u003c\/i\u003e12 A combined creep and fatigue prediction methodology for fiber-reinforced polymer composites based on the kinetic theory of fracture  \u003ci\u003eFaisal H. Bhuiyan and Ray S. 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This second edition has been updated to include new techniques and applications, outlining advanced finite element methods such as implicit scheme, explicit scheme, and hybrid scheme, and coupling analysis among thermal-metallurgy-mechanics. Non-destructive measurement methods for residual stresses are introduced, such as X-ray diffraction, the indentation technique, the neutron diffraction method, and various synchrotron X-ray diffraction techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDestructive measurement techniques are covered as well, such as block cutting for releasing residual stress, blind hole drilling, deep hole drilling, the slit cutting method, sectional contour method, and general inherent strain method. Various industrial applications of the material behavior and computational approaches are featured throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. 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Klesnil (Author), P. Lukác (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780444987235, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 April 1992\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e280 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17.5 x 2.2 cm, 0.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book reviews problems in the mechanical behaviour of cyclically loaded metallic materials, primarily with regard to the nature of the fatigue process. The first edition of the book appeared in 1980. The present second edition represents a revised form of the original book and also covers recent developments in the field. As the book focuses on physical-metallurgical aspects, it occupies a unique and important position in the technical literature, which has so far been devoted mainly to engineering metal fatigue problems and their technical solution in specific practical cases. The book provides a compact review of current knowledge on physical metallurgical processes that accompany and affect the fatigue of metallic materials, and also presents the background for applying the new results to practical designing and to the selection of materials in engineering practice. The authors present an updated review of results from countries both in the east and the west and cover a relatively large field in a concise manner. The work will be of value to research workers and students following advanced and post-graduate courses in the fields of materials science and mechanical engineering.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Introduction. 2. Cyclic Stress-Strain Response.\u003c\/b\u003e Mechanical properties. Microstructure. Theories of hardening and softening. \u003cb\u003e3. Fatigue-Crack Nucleation.\u003c\/b\u003e Stress near surface. Sites of crack initiation. Near-surface dislocation structures. Surface relief and its relation to near-surface dislocation structures. Mechanisms of crack nucleation. Factors influencing crack nucleation. \u003cb\u003e4. Fatigue-Crack Propagation.\u003c\/b\u003e Kinetics of crack growth. Fracture mechanics for fatigue cracks. Quantitative description of fatigue-crack propagation rate and threshold. Properties of plastic zone. Models of fatigue-cracks propagation and thresholds. Effects of miscellaneous factors on the crack-propagation rate. \u003cb\u003e5. Fatigue-Life Curves.\u003c\/b\u003e Fatigue-life curve \u0026amp;sgr\u003cbr\u003ea versus \u0026amp;Ngr\u003cbr\u003ef. Fatigue-life curve \u0026amp;egr\u003cbr\u003ea versus \u0026amp;Ngr\u003cbr\u003ef. Transformation of fatigue-life curves. Influence of cycle asymmetry. Hysteresis energy and fatigue life. Fatigue limit. Curves of constant damage. \u003ci\u003eS\/N\u003c\/i\u003e curves of precracked bodies. Influence of temperature on fatigue life. \u003cb\u003e6. Notched Behaviour.\u003c\/b\u003e Stress and strain concentration. Influence of notches on fatigue life. \u003cb\u003e7. Fatigue Life for Random Loading.\u003c\/b\u003e Cyclic plasticity. Analysis of random variations of stress and strain. Prediction of fatigue life. References. 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This book is an excellent blend of theunderlying science of fatigue and the application of this knowledge to the art of fatigue design and analysis. It will be useful to both testing and design engineers...This book is an excellent beginning for practicing engineers who wish to gain a better understanding of the various techniques used for fatigue assessment of structures and components. At the same time experts will find it a useful reference for many of the newer methods and techniques.\" \u003cb\u003e--International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFatigue Testing and Analysis: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e presents the latest, proven techniques for fatigue data acquisition, data analysis, and test planning and practice. More specifically, it covers the most comprehensive methods to capture the component load, to characterize the scatter of product fatigue resistance and loading, to perform the fatigue damage assessment of a product, and to develop an accelerated life test plan for reliability target demonstration. This book is most useful for test and design engineers in the ground vehicle industry.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFatigue Testing and Analysis \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces the methods to account for variability of loads and statistical fatigue properties that are useful for further probabilistic fatigue analysis. The text incorporates and demonstrates approaches that account for randomness of loading and materials, and covers the applications and demonstrations of both linear and double-linear damage rules. The reader will benefit from summaries of load transducer designs and data acquisition techniques, applications of both linear and non-linear damage rules and methods, and techniques to determine the statistical fatigue properties for the nominal stress-life and the local strain-life methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eTransducers and data acquisitions\u003cbr\u003e Fatigue damage theories\u003cbr\u003e Cycle counting techniques\u003cbr\u003e Stress-based fatigue analysis and design\u003cbr\u003e Strain-based fatigue analysis and design\u003cbr\u003e Fracture mechanics and fatigue crack propagation\u003cbr\u003e Fatigue of spot welds\u003cbr\u003e Development of accelerated life test criteria\u003cbr\u003e Reliability demonstration testing\u003cbr\u003e Fatigue analysis in the frequency domain\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Stress \u0026amp; fracture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Stress \u0026amp; fracture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Stress%20\u0026amp;%20fracture%20%5BTGMD5%5D%22\"\u003eTGMD5\u003c\/a\u003e], Mechanical engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20%5BTGB%5D%22\"\u003eTGB\u003c\/a\u003e], Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651555709208,"sku":"9780750677196","price":93.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780750677196.jpg?v=1694113809"},{"product_id":"crack-analysis-in-structural-concrete-theory-and-applications-hardback-9780750684460","title":"Crack Analysis in Structural Concrete; Theory and Applications (Hardback) 9780750684460","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCrack Analysis in Structural Concrete\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTheory and Applications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComprehensive assessment of the latest techniques for crack analysis in concrete\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eZihai Shi (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780750684460, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e344 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 2.4 cm, 0.84 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis new book on the fracture mechanics of concrete focuses on the latest developments in computational theories, and how to apply those theories to solve real engineering problems. 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The EFCM is then reformulated to include the shear transfer mechanism on crack surfaces and the method is used to study experimental problems. 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Energy GF and Tension-Softening Law in Concrete \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.1 Fracture Energy GF\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.2 Tension-Softening Law\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3 The Fictitious Crack Model and its Numerical Implementation \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Hillerborg and Colleagues’ Fictitious Crack Model\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Modeling Concept \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Numerical Formulation by Petersson’s Influence Function Method \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 The Principle of Superposition \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 The Reciprocity Principle \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 The Singularity Issue \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Crack Path Modeling with Dual Nodes \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 The Remeshing Scheme for an Arbitrary Crack Path\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 The Solution Scheme for Incremental Stress Analysis 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\u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Numerical Analyses \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Engineering Implications \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7 Mixed-Mode Fracture \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Modeling of Cohesive Forces in the FPZ\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Reformulation of FCM and EFCM for Mixed-Mode Fracture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 FCM for Mixed-Mode Fracture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 EFCM for Mixed-Mode Fracture \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Mode-II Fracture Energy GF II \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Numerical Studies of Arrea and Ingraffea’s Single-Notched Shear Beam \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.1 Parametric Studies with Five Shear-COD Relations \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.2 Parametric Studies on Mode-II Fracture Energy with Three Shear-COD Relations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Numerical Studies of a Scale-Model Test of a Gravity Dam\u003c\/p\u003e 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Tunnels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.1 Power Plant B (Horseshoe Type): Site B-1 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.2 Power Plant B (Horseshoe Type): Site B-2 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.3 Power Plant B (Horseshoe Type): Site B-3 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.4 Power Plant C (Calash Type): Site C-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Development of Database for Evaluation of Ground Pressure Based on the CMOD\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.1 Selection of Influential Factors and Cases of Study \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.2 Relations between Cross-Sectional Deformation and the CMOD\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.3 Relations between Pressure Load and Cross-Sectional Deformation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.4 Two-Step Procedure for Determining External Loads by the CMOD and Development of Database \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9 Computer Program for Mode-I Type Crack Analysis inn Concrete Using EFCM (CAIC-M1.FOR)\u003c\/p\u003e 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Major Changes in the Crack Pattern Determination Block (TFORCE) \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.3 Subroutines with Major Changes in the Crack Equation Solution Block (EFFECT)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.4 Subroutines with Major Changes in the Main Block (MAINCN) \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Selected Example Illustrating the Usage of the Program \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Building construction \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Building construction \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Building%20construction%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTNK%5D%22\"\u003eTNK\u003c\/a\u003e], Structural engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Structural engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Structural%20engineering%20%5BTNC%5D%22\"\u003eTNC\u003c\/a\u003e], Stress 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In order to formulate predictions on their stability and to estimate their safety, it is necessary to identify damage signals and to determine their causes. In this regard, the development and establishment of innovative and highly advanced non-destructive methods are required. Acoustic Emission (AE) and related NDE (non-destructive evaluation) techniques have been extensively used to determine crack detection and damage evaluation in concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith the move towards a more sustainable society, and the need to extend the long-term service life of infrastructure and aging and disastrous damage due to recent earthquakes, \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Emission (AE) and Related Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) Techniques in the Fracture Mechanics of Concrete: Fundamentals and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is a critical reference source for civil engineers, contractors working in construction and materials scientists working both in industry and academia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM. Ohtsu\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Damage Evaluation in Concrete Materials by AE \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eT. Suzuki \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Acoustic Emission wireless monitoring of structures and infrastructures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG. Lacidogna and A. Carpinteri\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Identification of the Fracture Process Zone in concrete materials by AE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eK. Ohno \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Corrosion-induced cracks in concrete and the Hybrid-NDE method for evaluation of Rebar Corrosion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eY. Kawasaki, T. Okamoto and K. Izuno \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Seismology-based Acoustic Emission Techniques for Monitoring of Fracture Processes in Concrete Structures \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eT. Schumacher, L. Mhamdi and L. Linzer \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Acoustic Emission Monitoring and Quantitative Evaluation of Damage in Concrete Beams under Creep \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJ. Saliba, A. Loukili, F. Grondin and J.P. Regoin \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Laboratory Investigations on Concrete Fracture using Acoustic Emission Techniques \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eR. Vidya Sagar, B.K. Raghu Prasad and R.K. Singh \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Monitoring of Crack Propagation in Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Embedded Piezoelectric Transducers \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Dumoulin, G. Karaiskos and A. Deraemaeker \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Prediction Method of Rebar Corrosion Degree in Reinforced Concrete by Thermography \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eT. Imai and H. Oshita \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Estimation of Concrete Strength by the Contrast X-ray Method \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM. Takeda and K. Otsuka \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Low-level AE in the Long-term Monitoring of Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eP. Ziehl\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Artificial Neural Network Analysis of AE Data During Long time Corrosion Monitoring of a Post-tension Concrete Beam\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE. Proverbio \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Continuous Acoustic Monitoring for the evaluation of Concrete Structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD.G. 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Chapters discuss methods such as differential heating for minimizing distortion in welded stiffeners, dynamic thermal tensioning, reverse-side heating and ways of minimizing buckling such as weld cooling and hybrid laser arc welding.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Minimization of welding distortion and buckling is an essential reference for all welders and engineers involved in fabrication of metal end-products, as well as those in industry and academia with a research interest in the area.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributor contact details\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Understanding welding residual stress and distortion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introduction to welding residual stress and distortion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Understanding welding stress and distortion using computational welding mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Modelling the effects of phase transformations on welding stress and distortion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Modelling welding stress and distortion in large structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Using computationally efficient, reduced-solution methods to understand welding distortion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Minimizing welding distortion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Minimization of bowing distortion in welded stiffeners using differential heating\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Minimizing buckling distortion in welding by thermal tensioning methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Minimizing buckling distortion in welding by weld cooling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Minimizing buckling distortion in welding by hybrid laser-arc welding\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Minimizing angular distortion in welding by reverse-side heating\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Welding [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Welding\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Welding%20%5BTGXW%5D%22\"\u003eTGXW\u003c\/a\u003e], Stress \u0026amp; fracture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Stress \u0026amp; fracture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Stress%20\u0026amp;%20fracture%20%5BTGMD5%5D%22\"\u003eTGMD5\u003c\/a\u003e], Other manufacturing technologies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Other manufacturing technologies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Other%20manufacturing%20technologies%20%5BTDP%5D%22\"\u003eTDP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Woodhead Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651761951000,"sku":"9781845696627","price":118.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781845696627_90387918-db32-4514-baeb-d0006c0eb779.jpg?v=1694583875"},{"product_id":"fatigue-design-of-welded-joints-and-components-recommendations-of-iiw-joint-working-group-xiii-xv-paperback-9781855733152","title":"Fatigue Design of Welded Joints and Components; Recommendations of IIW Joint Working Group XIII - XV (Paperback \/ softback) 9781855733152","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFatigue Design of Welded Joints and Components\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eRecommendations of IIW Joint Working Group XIII - XV\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eA Hobbacher (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781855733152, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 31 October 1996\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e128 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.9 x 21 x 1 cm, 0.35 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThese recommendations present general methods for the assessment of fatigue damage in welded components, which may affect the limit states of a structure, such as ultimate limit state and serviceability limited state. 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As a result, many companies are finding that they are devoting unnecessary man hours to the discovery and explanation of basic principles, and having to explain these to clients who should already be aware of them. In addition, the lack of understanding by contractors and users of equipment characteristics and operating systems often results in a 'wrong fit' and a costly reliability problem.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eForsthoffer's Rotating Equipment Handbooks: Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis details the effective method of component condition monitoring for use as both a predictive maintenance and root cause analysis tool. 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