Fracture-Instability Dynamics, Scaling and Ductile/Brittle Behavior: Volume 409

by Anders E. Carlsson, Edwin R. Fuller, Jr., John J. Mecholsky, Robin L. Blumberg Selinger

Overview

This book brings together scientists from diverse research communities to focus on four different aspects of fracture - instability dynamics, scaling/fractal geometry, the brittle/ductile transition, and fracture at interfaces. In each case, theoretical issues, as well as experimental and computer-simulated techniques, are addressed. Materials of interest range from ceramics to thin films, multilayer structures, composites and bulk crystals. Topics include: brittle/ductile behavior and crack tip processes; dislocations - theory/simulation approaches; fracture at interfaces - the role of impurities; fracture in ceramics and composites; dynamic instabilities in fracture; fractals and scaling in fracture; and friction, wear and peel processes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781558993129
Publisher:	Materials Research Society
Publication date:	04/05/1996
Series:	MRS Proceedings , #409
Pages:	422
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

Editorial Reviews

Presents papers from the fall 1995 symposium, plus invited papers, investigating the fundamentals of fracture and highlighting the variety of methods that investigators use to model fracture and to measure the effects of fractures. Offers sections on brittle- ductile behavior and crack tip processes; theory/simulation approaches to dislocations; the role of impurities in fracture at interfaces; fracture in ceramics and composites; dynamic instabilities in fracture; fractals and scaling in fracture; and friction, wear, and peel processes. Includes b&w photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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