Development of the Damage Concept in Mechanics of Materials

The review highlights the current state of research in the field of continuum fracture mechanics and dispersed fracture mechanics, including the main approaches to problem formulation, specific results and areas of their practical use. The article is aimed at specialists in creep, long-term strength and fracture mechanics, and may also be of interest to researchers in the field of issues of strength and fracture of materials and structures at high temperatures.