MANUAL Published: 01 January 1999
MNL10323M

Chapter 1 Overview of the Problem of Fracture and Fatigue in Structures

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ALTHOUGH THE TOTAL number of structures that have failed by brittle fracture is low, brittle fractures have occurred and do occur in structures. The following limited historical review illustrates the fact that brittle fractures can occur in all types of engineering structures such as tanks, pressure vessels, ships, bridges, airplanes, and buildings.

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Developed by Committee: E08
Pages: 3–27
DOI: 10.1520/MNL10323M
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4541-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-2082-2