Bøger af R.L. Carlson

An Introduction to Fatigue in Metals and Composites provides a balanced treatment of the phenomenon of fatigue in metals, nonmetals and composites with polymeric, metallic and ceramic matrices.

This book examines the mechanisms and underlying mechanics of failure in materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and bio-materials. Covers fracture, fatigue, buckling, bio-material failure in prosthetic heart valves and hip joints and more.