The Stress Analysis of Cracks Handbook, Third Edition, by Hiroshi Tada, Paul C. Paris, and George R. Irwin, is a comprehensive reference on fracture mechanics. It provides detailed information on stress analysis of cracks, including crack-tip stress fields, stress intensity factors, and methods for calculating crack extension. The book covers various configurations of test specimens and presents solutions for different types of cracks, such as straight, curved, and branched cracks. It also includes discussions on three-dimensional cracked configurations, strip yield models, and anisotropic materials. The handbook includes appendices with additional information on topics such as the J-Integral, plastic zone instability, and engineering estimates of stress intensity factors. The book is dedicated to Dr. George R. Irwin, who is considered the "Father of Fracture Mechanics." The third edition includes new solutions, modifications of older solutions, and additional appendices. The authors emphasize the importance of fracture mechanics in engineering practice and highlight the need for accurate stress analysis in predicting crack behavior. The book is intended for engineers and researchers working in the field of fracture mechanics and related disciplines. It provides a valuable resource for understanding and applying fracture mechanics principles in practical situations. The authors acknowledge the contributions of various individuals and organizations in the development of the handbook. The book is published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and is available in print and digital formats. The third edition includes a software disk that allows for rapid numerical computation of stress intensity factor formulas. The authors have also included a list of symbols and a subject index for easy reference. The book is a key resource for anyone involved in the analysis and design of structures with cracks.The Stress Analysis of Cracks Handbook, Third Edition, by Hiroshi Tada, Paul C. Paris, and George R. Irwin, is a comprehensive reference on fracture mechanics. It provides detailed information on stress analysis of cracks, including crack-tip stress fields, stress intensity factors, and methods for calculating crack extension. The book covers various configurations of test specimens and presents solutions for different types of cracks, such as straight, curved, and branched cracks. It also includes discussions on three-dimensional cracked configurations, strip yield models, and anisotropic materials. The handbook includes appendices with additional information on topics such as the J-Integral, plastic zone instability, and engineering estimates of stress intensity factors. The book is dedicated to Dr. George R. Irwin, who is considered the "Father of Fracture Mechanics." The third edition includes new solutions, modifications of older solutions, and additional appendices. The authors emphasize the importance of fracture mechanics in engineering practice and highlight the need for accurate stress analysis in predicting crack behavior. The book is intended for engineers and researchers working in the field of fracture mechanics and related disciplines. It provides a valuable resource for understanding and applying fracture mechanics principles in practical situations. The authors acknowledge the contributions of various individuals and organizations in the development of the handbook. The book is published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and is available in print and digital formats. The third edition includes a software disk that allows for rapid numerical computation of stress intensity factor formulas. The authors have also included a list of symbols and a subject index for easy reference. The book is a key resource for anyone involved in the analysis and design of structures with cracks.