The assessment of cracks in engineering structures is critical for ensuring the integrity and safety of materials under service loads. In particular, stress intensity factors (SIFs) quantify the ...

Cracks found in machine and structural components raise two questions: Will the crack cause an immediate failure, and if not, how long until the crack grows large enough for failure? To address the ...

The world demands more-greater quantities of energy, taller buildings, longer pipelines, faster and higher-flying aircraft. Material scientists have responded with stronger and more durable metals, ...