Fracture mechanics of concrete: applications of fracture mechanics to concrete, rock and other quasi-brittle materials

Auteur :
Shah, Surendra P. / Swartz, Stuart E. / Ouyang, Chengsheng
Éditeur :
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN :
9780471303114
Date de publication :
30 oct. 1995
Dimensions :
24,3 x 16,0 x 3,3 cm
Poids :
992 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book presents Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM) as a way to analyze deformation and cracking. The advantage of this method is that it can improve the engineering design of such failure critical structures as bridges, dams, toxic or hazardous waste landfills, and nuclear power plants.