Abstract
This chapter introduces a book that focuses on the fracture mechanics of structural concrete. The book aims to discuss the latest developments in computational theories on multiple-crack analysis and mixed-mode fracture in structural concrete and the application of these theories to solve important engineering problems. Crack analysis is indispensable to clarify the various mechanisms by which cracks occur and evaluate the damaging effects that these cracks inflict on concrete structures. The peculiar nonlinearity that occurs in the fracture process zone (FPZ) ahead of an open crack makes the theory quite different from the whole range of problems in classical continuum mechanics. In addition, the frequent encounter of multiple cracks and mixed-mode fracture in real situation problems that require creative approaches highlights the challenging feature of crack analysis, which compels one to advance fracture mechanics of concrete further and to expand its applications wider.
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