PT Journal AU Pokluda, J TI Theoretical Strength of Solids SO Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina PY 2004 BP 5 EP 11 VL 6 IS 2 DI 10.26552/com.C.2004.2.5-11 WP https://komunikacie.uniza.sk/artkey/csl-200402-0001.php DE no keywords SN 13354205 AB The significance of theoretical strength (TS) investigations is explained and a brief overview of the current state of TS calculations is presented on the background of a historical evolution. Influence of crystal defects on TS is outlined by taking into account published theoretical models. The study is completed by a discussion concerning differences between theoretical and experimental results. ER