Updated to include new developments in fracture mechanics, this new edition delivers the same clear, comprehensive coverage of the subject as its predecessor. Like its predecessor, Failure of Materials in Mechanical Design, Second Edition provides a comprehensive examination of every method now being used to analyze, predict, and prevent such failures. It presents the basic principles of the science, and goes beyond the fundamentals to offer new insights on how to apply this theory to actual design applications. The new edition has been extensively revised and updated with state-of-the-art...

Taking a failure prevention perspective, this book provides engineers with a balance between analysis and design. The new edition presents a more thorough treatment of stress analysis and fatigue. It integrates the use of computer tools to provide a more current view of the field. Photos or images are included next to descriptions of the types and uses of common materials. The book has been updated with the most comprehensive coverage of possible failure modes and how to design with each in mind. Engineers will also benefit from the consistent approach to problem solving that will help them...