Finite Element Elastic-Plastic Analysis of Cracks

Download or read book Finite Element Elastic-Plastic Analysis of Cracks written by Satya N. Atluri and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a summary of research performed in the areas: (a) development of two-dimensional hybrid finite element procedures to calculate stress intensity factors corresponding to general r to the minus alpha stress singularities in isotropic as well as anistropic materials; (b) study of the convergence of the assumed displacement hybrid finite element procedure in fracture mechanics problems; (c) development of a three-dimensional hybrid finite element procedure to calculate the elastic combined mode stress-intensity factors K1, K2 and K3 that vary along an arbitrarily curved three-dimensional crack front; (d) hybrid finite element solutions of fundamental three-dimensional crack problems; (e) development of a two-dimensional finite element procedure for analyzing plane problems of fracture involving large-scale yielding conditions and under cyclic loading; (f) study of the J-integral as a ductile fracture initiation condition; (g) studies of finite deformation effects near the crack-tip; (h) analysis of stable crack growth under rising load and study of criteria for loss of stability of growth in ductile materials; and (i) elastic-plastic analysis of effects of crack closure on fatigue crack growth rates. (Author).