by M. L. Wang
First published 1990
Materials scientist M. L. Wang leads readers through the microscopic world where concrete, rock, and ceramics begin their journey toward failure. Wang examines how tiny cracks form and spread through these seemingly solid materials, revealing the hidden mechanisms that determine when a bridge support will crumble or a ceramic component will shatter. The narrative follows Wang's investigation into failure zones, tracing how microscopic events cascade into structural collapse. Through detailed analysis of strength patterns and crack evolution, Wang demonstrates how understanding these small-scale processes enables engineers to design better materials. The book serves materials scientists, civil engineers, structural engineers, and anyone working with quasi-brittle materials by delivering current research findings on failure mechanisms.
Genres: science, non-fiction, technology, engineering, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-research
652 pages · Library Binding · CRC Press