Book: "Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications"

"Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications" is a technical book that explains how and why materials crack or break under stress. It covers the principles used to analyze the growth of cracks in metals, plastics, and other materials, helping engineers predict failure and design safer structures. The book discusses concepts like stress intensity, crack propagation, and material toughness, providing tools to assess the durability of components like bridges, airplanes, and machinery. It’s a key resource for understanding how physical flaws affect material performance, aiding in the development of more reliable and resilient engineering systems.