Thermal Stress Resistance of Materials

Evolution of Theoretical Concepts of Thermal Stress Resistance.- Design Estimates of Temperature Fields and Strain Condition of Bodies.- Methods of Testing for Thermal Stress Resistance.- Mechanism of Crack Propagation in Non-Uniform Fields of Thermal Stresses.- Influence of Thermal Loading Modes on Fracture.- Effect of Structural Parameters on Thermal Stress Resistance.- Elastic-Plastic Deformation Under Local Heating.- Criteria of Thermal Stress Resistance of Materials.- Ways of Increasing Thermal Stress Resistance of Ceramic Materials.