Ebook: The Fracture of Brittle Materials: Testing and Analysis

This book covers the relevant properties (toughness, strength, elastic modulus, microstructure, hardness), material types, fracture mechanics, measurement techniques, reliability and lifetime predictions, specifics of films/coatings, microstructural considerations, and material/test selection processes appropriate for practical analysis of brittle materials.  While providing the necessary basic concepts, the book primarily seeks to provide a practical, hands-on approach to the analysis of brittle materials.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–5):
Chapter 2 Fracture Mechanics Background (pages 6–18):
Chapter 3 Environmentally Enhanced Crack Growth (pages 19–31):
Chapter 4 Fracture Mechanics Tests (pages 32–67):
Chapter 5 Strength Testing (pages 68–98):
Chapter 6 Quantitative Fractography (pages 99–130):
Chapter 7 Microstructural Effects (pages 131–144):
Chapter 8 Predicting Reliability (pages 145–157):
Chapter 9 Concluding Remarks (pages 158–160):