Scaling of Structural Strength

An understanding of the effect of structure size on structural strength and failure behavior is an important element in the study of the mechanics of materials and structures. Examining this cutting-edge topic, this new edition of Scaling of Structural Strength explores size effects in quasi-brittle materials including concrete, fiber composites, tough ceramics, rocks and ice, through experimental research, material modelling, structural analysis and design. Updated and expanded second edition of this ground-breaking book on size effect and scaling Includes new sections of data, recent advances and applications Invaluable for professional engineers, graduate students and researchers in civil, mechanical, aeronautical and materials engineering Baants work on energetic scaling is truly pioneering. His pivotal theory has found wide application in all quasibrittle materials and this new edition will be of great value to those working and studying in the field of structural strength and solid mechanics.Bazant, Zdenek P. is the author of 'Scaling of Structural Strength ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780750668491 and ISBN 0750668490.