Waiting Element Structures and Stability under Extension

Abstract

In this paper the following questions are considered: What are the phenomena which limit the total fracture energy of a structure under the extension before it breaks? When is the limiting energy level more important that the stress limit? What are possible ways to increase the required fracture energy of a sample before it breaks? It is shown that the required features of a material or of a construction can be achieved by using special structures of ordinary elements. The possibilities are discussed for increasing the fracture energy density in a sample, and increasing the total fracture energy in a construction. The dynamic process of damaging discussed as well.