Elements of solid mechanics.- Classical failure hypotheses.- Micro and macro phenomena of fracture.- Linear fracture mechanics.- Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics.- Creep fracture.- Dynamic fracture mechanics.- Micromechanics and homogenization.- Damage mechanics.- Probabilistic fracture mechanics.

- self-contained and well illustrated

- complete and comprehensive derivation of mechanical/mathematical results with enphasis on issues of practical importance

- combines classical subjects of fracture mechanics with modern topics such as microheterogeneous materials, piezoelectric materials, thin films, damage

- mechanically and mathematically clear and complete derivations of results