Preface List of symbols Chapter 1 Finite Element Method of Lines 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Model Boundary Value Problem 1.3 Domain Partition 1.4 Element Mapping 1.5 Trial Functions 1.6 Global Energy Functional and Variational Equations 1.7 Implementation of ODE Solver References Chapter 2 Cracking Analysis of Francture Mechanics by FEMOL 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Basic Description of FEMOL in Fracture Mechanics 2.3 Singular Line Element Mapping Technique in FEMOL 2.4 Application of FEMOL in Fracture Mechanics 2.5 SIF and Dimensionless COD Calculation 2.6 Conclusions References Chapter 3 3D Finite Bodies Analysis Containing Cracks Using FEMOL 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Basic Processing Description of 3D FEMOL 3.3 Basic Description of FEMOL in Fracture Mechanics 3.4 Singular Line Element Mapping Technique in FEMOL 3.5 Application of FEMOL in Fracture Mechanics 3.6 Conclusions References Chapter 4 Fisrst Order Reliability Method 4.1 The Fisrst Order Reliability Method 4.2 Fatigue Reliability 4.3 Numerical Example to Illustrate Affect of POD References Chapter 5 Application to Weep Hole Cracks in C141 Wing 5.1 C141 Weep Hole Problem …… Chapter 6 Automated Ultrasonic Technique to Detect Fatigue Cracks Chapter 7 Techniques and Instrumentation for Structrual Diagnostics Chapter 8 The Mechanic Behaviors of Rotating Disks Chapter 9 Large Deformation Analysis of Rotating Disk Using J2Deformation Theory Chapter 10 The Burst Strength and Necking Behaviour of Rotating Disks Chapter 11 Large Deformation Analysis for Rotating Disk Using J2 Flow Theory Chapter 12 Calculated Analysis for Rotating Disk Using ABAQUS and ANSYS Chapter 13 The Role of Discontinuous Yield of Material