Dual Boundary Element Analysis of Crack Growth

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Explains the dual boundary element method of analyzing cracks in engineering structures, and presents an example of its application to a pin-loaded lug. The method is already established as an accurate and efficient numerical tool in linear elastic fracture mechanics applications; it incorporates two independent boundary integral equations, uses the displacement equation to model one of the crack boundaries, and the traction equation to model the other. The result is a single-region analysis to determine whether the crack threatens the integrity or function of the structure. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)