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Publications [#268232] of Henry Petroski

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  1. Petroski, HJ, Simple static and dynamic models for the cracked elastic beam, International Journal of Fracture, vol. 17 no. 4 (August, 1981), pp. R71-R76, Springer Nature America, Inc, ISSN 0376-9429 [BF00036201], [doi]
    (last updated on 2023/06/01)

    Abstract:
    The straight beam is a fundamental structural element, and it is important to understand the basic mechanical phenomena involved in the structural response of beams containing cracks. In order to gain insight into the phenomena, the implications of a simple model for the cracked beam have been studied. While models as simple as the one introduced cannot be expected to give answers correct to several decimal places, they can provide fundamental insight and give order of magnitude results that are often sufficient for engineering purposes.

    Keywords:
    FRACTURE MECHANICS;


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