Constraint Effects in Fracture/Pcn 04-011710-30 (Astm Special Technical Publication// Stp)

Papers presented at the symposium on [title] held in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 1991, provide a framework for quantifying constraint effects in terms of both continuum mechanics and micro-mechanical modeling approaches. Such a framework is useful in establishing accurate predictions of the fracture behavior of large structures (e.g. pressure vessels, pipelines, offshore platforms) subjected to complex loading. For researchers in fracture mechanics and engineers applying fracture mechanics in design, failure analysis, and life extension.