Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part III: The stress field in a double-edge notched finite strip by means of the “stress-neutralization” technique

This is the third part of a short series of paper, revisiting some classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics. Based on the solution for the single edge notched strip, discussed in Part-II, the present study deals with the stress field developed in a stretched finite strip, weakened by...

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Main Authors: Christos Markides, Stavros K Kourkoulis
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description This is the third part of a short series of paper, revisiting some classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics. Based on the solution for the single edge notched strip, discussed in Part-II, the present study deals with the stress field developed in a stretched finite strip, weakened by two symmetric edge notches. The notches are of parabolic shape, approximating the configuration of a rounded V-notch, varying from almost semicircular edge cavities to “mathematical” edge cracks of zero distance between their lips. The solution is obtained combining Muskhelishvili’s complex potentials technique with a procedure for “stress-neutralization” of specific areas of the loaded strip. To simplify the procedure, the notches are assumed to be “shallow” (short) so that they do not affect each other. Once the complex potentials are obtained, the stress field variations are plotted along strategic loci of the strip and along the periphery of the notches. Attention is paid to the stress field developed around the bases (tips or crowns) of the two notches, providing relatively simple formulae for the critical tensile stress. In addition, the respective stress concentration factor k is obtained for blunt notches, while in the case the edge discontinuities become “mathematical” cracks, a simple expression is given for the mode-I stress intensity factor KI at the tip of the crack. It is revealed that the assumption of “shallow” notches suffices a quite efficient solution for the overall stress field in finite strips.
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spelling doaj-art-039ae779fc3042aea89a9d8761a4b6d92024-12-14T05:58:27ZengGruppo Italiano FratturaFracture and Structural Integrity1971-89932024-12-011971Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part III: The stress field in a double-edge notched finite strip by means of the “stress-neutralization” techniqueChristos Markides0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6547-3616Stavros K Kourkoulis1National Technical University of Athens, School of Applied Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Department of Mechanics, Zografou Campus, 5 Heroes of Polytechneion Avenue, 157 73, Attiki, GreeceNational Technical University of Athens, School of Applied Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Department of Mechanics, Zografou Campus, 5 Heroes of Polytechneion Avenue, 157 73, Attiki, Greece This is the third part of a short series of paper, revisiting some classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics. Based on the solution for the single edge notched strip, discussed in Part-II, the present study deals with the stress field developed in a stretched finite strip, weakened by two symmetric edge notches. The notches are of parabolic shape, approximating the configuration of a rounded V-notch, varying from almost semicircular edge cavities to “mathematical” edge cracks of zero distance between their lips. The solution is obtained combining Muskhelishvili’s complex potentials technique with a procedure for “stress-neutralization” of specific areas of the loaded strip. To simplify the procedure, the notches are assumed to be “shallow” (short) so that they do not affect each other. Once the complex potentials are obtained, the stress field variations are plotted along strategic loci of the strip and along the periphery of the notches. Attention is paid to the stress field developed around the bases (tips or crowns) of the two notches, providing relatively simple formulae for the critical tensile stress. In addition, the respective stress concentration factor k is obtained for blunt notches, while in the case the edge discontinuities become “mathematical” cracks, a simple expression is given for the mode-I stress intensity factor KI at the tip of the crack. It is revealed that the assumption of “shallow” notches suffices a quite efficient solution for the overall stress field in finite strips. https://fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/5254Linear Elastic Fracture MechanicsDouble-Edge Notched StripStress ConcentrationStress IntensityRounded V-notches - parabolic cavitiesComplex potentials
spellingShingle Christos Markides
Stavros K Kourkoulis
Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part III: The stress field in a double-edge notched finite strip by means of the “stress-neutralization” technique
Fracture and Structural Integrity
Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics
Double-Edge Notched Strip
Stress Concentration
Stress Intensity
Rounded V-notches - parabolic cavities
Complex potentials
title Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part III: The stress field in a double-edge notched finite strip by means of the “stress-neutralization” technique
title_full Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part III: The stress field in a double-edge notched finite strip by means of the “stress-neutralization” technique
title_fullStr Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part III: The stress field in a double-edge notched finite strip by means of the “stress-neutralization” technique
title_full_unstemmed Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part III: The stress field in a double-edge notched finite strip by means of the “stress-neutralization” technique
title_short Revisiting classical concepts of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics - Part III: The stress field in a double-edge notched finite strip by means of the “stress-neutralization” technique
title_sort revisiting classical concepts of linear elastic fracture mechanics part iii the stress field in a double edge notched finite strip by means of the stress neutralization technique
topic Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics
Double-Edge Notched Strip
Stress Concentration
Stress Intensity
Rounded V-notches - parabolic cavities
Complex potentials
url https://fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/5254
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