Crack Analysis in Structural Concrete: Theory and Applications

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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 LI>

References

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

The Elastic Crack-Tip Fields

< /OL> 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 P>

Plastic Zone Theories at Crack Tip

2.4.1 The Irwin Plastic Z