Theory of fracture mechanics based upon plasticityA theory of fracture mechanics is formulated on the foundation of continuum mechanics. Fracture surface is introduced as an unknown quantity and is incorporated into boundary and initial conditions. Surface energy is included in the global form of energy conservation law and the dissipative mechanism is formulated into constitutive equations which indicate the thermodynamic irreversibility and the irreversibility of fracture process as well.
Document ID
19770057033
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Lee, J. D. (George Washington University Washington, D.C., United States)