The application of the principles and techniques of fracture mechanics to cementitious materials allows the
civil or structural engineer to investigate and evaluate the durability and behaviour of these materials in structural applications. There has been a considerable amount of work carried out over the past decade, as a result of which there is a growing consensus on the insight that fracture mechanics can give towards understanding the behaviour of these materials. The authors of this book have made significant contributions to the understanding of fracture processes in cementitious materials and have used their experience to prepare a
comprehensive and authoritative account ot the subject. The
logical presentation of chapters, the inclusion of both experimental and theoretical analysis, the final chapter on applications of the principles in structural design and the extensive references all combine to make this a key sourcebook in the field. Civil, structural and materials engineers interested in fracture mechanics will find this a valuable addition to the literature. It will also be of interest to academic researchers working in the field.
By:
B. Cotterell, Y.W. Mai Imprint: Spon Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 740g ISBN:9780751400366 ISBN 10: 075140036X Pages: 314 Publication Date:28 December 1995 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction. 2. Fundamentals of fracture mechanics. 3. Fracture mechanisms in cementitious materials. 4. Fracture parameters for cementitious materials. 5. Theoretical models for fracture in fibre reinforced cementitious materials. 6. Theoretical models for fracture in fibre-reinforced cementitious materials 7. The statistical nature of fracture in cementitious materials 8. Time- dependent fracture behaviour of cementitious materials. 9. Application of fracture mechanics to the design of structures
Brian Cotterell is Professor of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Yiu-Wing Mai is Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sydney, Australia.