Introduction to Thermodynamics of Mechanical Fatigue - 9781138071926

Name: Introduction to Thermodynamics of Mechanical Fatigue - 9781138071926
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

Introduction to Thermodynamics of Mechanical FatigueAuthor(s): Michael M. Khonsari, Mehdi Amiri\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781138071926, 978-1138071926\nSynopsis\nFatigue is probabilistic in nature and involves a complex spectrum of loading history with variable amplitudes and frequencies. Yet most available fatigue failure prediction methods are empirical and concentrate on very specific types of loading. Taking a different approach, Introduction to Thermodynamics of Mechanical Fatigue examines the treatment of fatigue via the principles of thermodynamics. It starts from the premise that fatigue is a dissipative process and must obey the laws of thermodynamics. In general, it can be hypothesized that mechanical degradation is a consequence of irreversible thermodynamic processes. This suggests that entropy generation offers a natural measure of degradation.\n\nAn Entropic Approach to Fatigue and Degradation\.