Fracture Mechanics of Piezoelectric Materials

A comprehensive treatment of crack problems arising in piezoelectric materials under coupled thermal, mechanical and electric loads, this volume summarizes the current state of practice and presents the most recent research outcomes. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts, the development of mathematical models and their computational approaches, while the mathematical models used are stated in a straightforward and self-contained manner to aid accessibility. The book is a stimulating guide to a field that provides fascinating and technically important challenges to postgraduate students, research scientists and engineers.