Estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed-mode geometry via multi-parameter fracture criteria

The presented work introduces a numerical parametric study on the crack propagation direction under mixed-mode conditions (mode I + II). It is conducted for the geometry of an eccentric asymmetric fourpoint bending of a single edge notched beam specimen; various levels of mode-mixity are ensured b...

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Main Authors: L. Malíková, V. Veselý, S. Seitl
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Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2015-07-01
Series:Fracture and Structural Integrity
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Online Access:http://www.gruppofrattura.it/pdf/rivista/numero33/numero_33_art_4.pdf
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description The presented work introduces a numerical parametric study on the crack propagation direction under mixed-mode conditions (mode I + II). It is conducted for the geometry of an eccentric asymmetric fourpoint bending of a single edge notched beam specimen; various levels of mode-mixity are ensured by modifications in the crack length and crack eccentricity. The direction of crack propagation is estimated semianalytically using both the maximum tangential stress criterion and the strain energy density criterion (implemented as a procedure within the used finite element computational code) as well as numerically (from verification reasons). Multi-parameter fracture mechanics is employed in the presented work for precise analytical evaluation of the stress field in the cracked specimen. This theory is based on description of the stress and deformation fields in the cracked body by means of their approximation using several initial terms of the Williams power series. Recent studies show that utilization of only first term of the series, which corresponds to the stress intensity factor (SIF), the single controlling parameter for the crack initiation and propagation assessment in brittle materials, is insufficient in many crack problems. It appears also in this study that the higher-order terms of the asymptotic crack-tip field are of great relevance for the conducted analysis, similarly to a number of other fracture phenomena (near-crack-tip stress field approximation, non-linear zone extent estimation, etc.).
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spelling doaj-art-e3876b86115048909c8fa91eb1a662772025-01-03T00:46:12ZengGruppo Italiano FratturaFracture and Structural Integrity1971-89931971-89932015-07-01933253210.3221/IGF-ESIS.33.04Estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed-mode geometry via multi-parameter fracture criteriaL. Malíková0V. Veselý1S. Seitl2Institute of Structural Mechanics, Brno, Czech RepublicInstitute of Structural Mechanics, Brno, Czech RepublicInstitute of Physics of Materials, Brno, Czech RepublicThe presented work introduces a numerical parametric study on the crack propagation direction under mixed-mode conditions (mode I + II). It is conducted for the geometry of an eccentric asymmetric fourpoint bending of a single edge notched beam specimen; various levels of mode-mixity are ensured by modifications in the crack length and crack eccentricity. The direction of crack propagation is estimated semianalytically using both the maximum tangential stress criterion and the strain energy density criterion (implemented as a procedure within the used finite element computational code) as well as numerically (from verification reasons). Multi-parameter fracture mechanics is employed in the presented work for precise analytical evaluation of the stress field in the cracked specimen. This theory is based on description of the stress and deformation fields in the cracked body by means of their approximation using several initial terms of the Williams power series. Recent studies show that utilization of only first term of the series, which corresponds to the stress intensity factor (SIF), the single controlling parameter for the crack initiation and propagation assessment in brittle materials, is insufficient in many crack problems. It appears also in this study that the higher-order terms of the asymptotic crack-tip field are of great relevance for the conducted analysis, similarly to a number of other fracture phenomena (near-crack-tip stress field approximation, non-linear zone extent estimation, etc.).http://www.gruppofrattura.it/pdf/rivista/numero33/numero_33_art_4.pdfNear-crack-tip fieldsWilliams expansionCrack propagation directionMulti-parameter fracture criteriaFinite element analysis
spellingShingle L. Malíková
V. Veselý
S. Seitl
Estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed-mode geometry via multi-parameter fracture criteria
Fracture and Structural Integrity
Near-crack-tip fields
Williams expansion
Crack propagation direction
Multi-parameter fracture criteria
Finite element analysis
title Estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed-mode geometry via multi-parameter fracture criteria
title_full Estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed-mode geometry via multi-parameter fracture criteria
title_fullStr Estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed-mode geometry via multi-parameter fracture criteria
title_full_unstemmed Estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed-mode geometry via multi-parameter fracture criteria
title_short Estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed-mode geometry via multi-parameter fracture criteria
title_sort estimation of the crack propagation direction in a mixed mode geometry via multi parameter fracture criteria
topic Near-crack-tip fields
Williams expansion
Crack propagation direction
Multi-parameter fracture criteria
Finite element analysis
url http://www.gruppofrattura.it/pdf/rivista/numero33/numero_33_art_4.pdf
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