{"product_id":"mechanics-of-material-simplified-in-5-days-vol-four-making-sense-out-of-university-engineering-materials-topics-in-the-uk-uk-academic","title":"Mechanics of Material Simplified in 5 Days Vol FOUR: Making sense out of University Engineering Materials topics in the UK (UK academic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book provides concise study notes that cover the mechanics of materials. This is Vol4 of the series, with coverage on fracture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDay 1 - Introduction 3\u003cbr\u003e\nThe definitions 3\u003cbr\u003e\nHistorical development 4\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Griffith approach 6\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Inglis approach 7\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Irwin approach 8\u003cbr\u003e\nDay 2 - Cracks 11\u003cbr\u003e\nThe atomistic view of fracture mechanics 11\u003cbr\u003e\nThe types 13\u003cbr\u003e\nThe shapes 15\u003cbr\u003e\nStress concentration 16\u003cbr\u003e\nStress intensity 18\u003cbr\u003e\nEnergy release rate 18\u003cbr\u003e\nLocal VS global crack conditions 19\u003cbr\u003e\nThe assumption of infinite plate 19\u003cbr\u003e\nFinite plate vs infinite plate vs semi-finite plate 21\u003cbr\u003e\nDay 3 - calculating stress 23\u003cbr\u003e\nStress concentration effects of flaws 23\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Griffith approach 26\u003cbr\u003e\nExamples of stress calculation via stress concentration approach 27\u003cbr\u003e\nDay 4 - Stress analysis near crack tips 31\u003cbr\u003e\nExamples of calculation for finding K 33\u003cbr\u003e\nDay 5 - Fracture toughness testing 35\u003cbr\u003e\nUniaxial loading VS biaxial loading 35\u003cbr\u003e\nModes of K and calculations 36\u003cbr\u003e\nDuctile fracture 43\u003cbr\u003e\nBrittle fracture 44\u003cbr\u003e\nFracture toughness and strength 45\u003cbr\u003e\nPlane stress vs plane strain 47\u003cbr\u003e\nTesting methods 48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial mechanics, also known as solid mechanics or mechanics of materials, is a branch of mechanics that focuses on the behaviour of solid materials when subjected to external forces or loads. It is a fundamental field of study in engineering and physics and plays a crucial role in designing and analysing structures and mechanical systems. Material mechanics seeks to understand how materials deform, break, and respond to various types of forces and loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA UK university course on the mechanics of materials, often offered as part of engineering or materials science programs, typically covers the fundamental principles and concepts related to how materials respond to external forces and loads. Upon completion of the course, students should have a strong understanding of how materials respond to loads and be able to apply this knowledge to analyse and design engineering structures and components. Simply put, Mechanics of materials is a fundamental course for engineers, as it forms the basis for more advanced courses in structural analysis, materials engineering, and mechanical design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Yu","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44936102936737,"sku":"9781111128978","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/gj8q6jk-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1748407158","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/mechanics-of-material-simplified-in-5-days-vol-four-making-sense-out-of-university-engineering-materials-topics-in-the-uk-uk-academic","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}