This book presents a collection of articles reporting the current challenges in solid and fracture mechanics. The book is devoted to the 90th birthday of academ
Modern computer simulations make stress analysis easy. As they continue to replace classical mathematical methods of analysis, these software programs require u
The purpose of this book is to present, describe and demonstrate the use of numerical methods in solving crack problems in fracture mechanics. The text concentr
From a leading expert in fracture mechanics, this text provides new approaches and new applications to advance the understanding of crack formation and propagat