A numerical study of singular stress field of 3D cracks

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Author(s)

  • A. Y T Leung
  • R. K L Su

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)389-401
Journal / PublicationFinite Elements in Analysis and Design
Volume18
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1995
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

We investigate the stress distribution and the variation of the mode I stress intensity factor along a straight three-dimensional (3D) crack by the finite element method. The results are checked against plane strain theory near the mid-crack and against the 3D theory of Zhu at the free surface. Although Zhu's formulation is not perfect and has some typographical errors. The surface stress distribution of his results are in line with the present study by the finite element method. The stress intensity factors at the free surface are found to be much lower than that at the mid-crack. © 1994.

Citation Format(s)

A numerical study of singular stress field of 3D cracks. / Leung, A. Y T; Su, R. K L.
In: Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Vol. 18, No. 4, 01.1995, p. 389-401.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62)21_Publication in refereed journalpeer-review