2nd Edition
by Stephen W. Freiman (Author), John J. Mecholsky Jr. (Author)
Provides a modern, practical
approach to the understanding and measurement procedures relevant to the
fracture of brittle materials
This book examines the testing
and analysis of the fracture of brittle materials. Expanding on the
measurement and analysis methodology contained in the first edition, it
covers the relevant measurements (toughness and strength), material
types, fracture mechanics, measurement techniques, reliability and
lifetime predictions, microstructural considerations, and material/test
selection processes appropriate for the analysis of the fracture
behavior of brittle materials.
The Fracture of Brittle Materials: Testing and Analysis, Second Edition
summarizes the concepts behind the selection of a test procedure for
fracture toughness and strength, and goes into detail on how the
statistics of fracture can be used to assure reliability. It explains
the importance of the role of microstructure in these determinations and
emphasizes the use of fractographic analysis as an important tool in
understanding why a part failed. The new edition includes a significant
quantity of material related to the fracture of biomaterials, and
features two new chapters―one on thermal shock, the other on the
modeling of the fracture process. It also expands on a discussion of how
to treat the statistics of fracture strength data to ensure
reliability.
- Provides practical analysis of fracture toughness and strength
- Introduces the engineering and materials student to the basic concepts necessary for analyzing brittle fracture
- Contains new statistical analysis procedures to allow for the prediction of the safe design of brittle components
- Contains
real-world examples to assist the reader in applying the concepts to
their own research, material development, and quality-control needs
The Fracture of Brittle Materials: Testing and Analysis, Second Edition
is an important resource for all students, technicians, engineers,
scientists, and researchers involved in the study, analysis, creation,
or testing of ceramics.
