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Introduction


Aims of the Book


Multiple-Crack Problem


Mixed-Mode Crack Problem


Crack Interaction and Localization


Fai lure Mode and the Maximum load


Outline of the Book


References



Fundamentals of Linear El astic Fracture Mechanics and Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics of Concrete






The Elastic Crack-Tip Fields


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2.1.1 Equations of Elasticity and Airy Stress Function

< P>2.1.2 The Williams Solution of Elastic Stress Fields at Crack Tip

2.1.3 The Complex Stress Function Approach to Elastic Stress Fields a t Crack Tip

2.2 Stress Intensity Factor and K-Controlled Crack-Ti p Fields

2.3 The Energy Principles

2.3.1 The Griffith Frac ture Theory

2.3.2 The Energy Release Rate G

2.3.3 Relation ship between K and G

2.3.4 The Criterion for Crack Propagation



Plastic Zone Theories at Crack Tip



2.4.1 The Irwin Plastic Z