This book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of fracture mechanics and integrates materials science with solid mechanics.

Michael Janssen, Jan Zuidema, Russell Wanhill

Since the first edition published in 1991, this has been one of the top-selling books in the field. The first and second editions have been used as a required text in over 100 universities worldwide and have become indispensable reference for thousands of practising engineers as well. The third edition reflects recent advances in the field, althoug