Continuous Damage Theory and Applications

Author: Tang Xuesong
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book introduces the damage constitutive relations and damage evolution equations for various damaged materials, as well as the general theories of isotropic damage, anisotropic damage, and thermodynamic damage. Additionally, it provides theoretical derivations of the constitutive relations for viscoelastic isotropic damage problems, explores the connection between material microscopic damage mechanisms and macroscopic mechanical properties, and introduces practical and effective damage constitutive models. The book also conducts theoretical analysis and calculations on several engineering issues, such as the fatigue problem of asphalt mixtures, the reflection cracking problem of asphalt pavements, the fatigue problem of metal components, and the damage failure of reinforced concrete structures. This book can serve as a reference for mechanics professionals, science and technology personnel in road and bridge engineering, and other professionals in science and technology. It can also be used as a textbook or teaching reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students in relevant fields.