58:159 FRACTURE MECHANICS
Solutions for Computer Project No. 2

Problem 2

Analysis Results without a Crack

  • FEM mesh without a crack
  • Imposed Boundary Conditions
  • Consistent Nodal Loads
  • Deformed Mesh Geometry

    • Analysis Results with Cracks

  • FEM Mesh [a = 0.1 inch]
  • FEM Mesh [a = 0.1 inch] (Blow-up)
  • Deformed Mesh Geometry [a = 0.1 inch] (Blow-up)
  • FEM Mesh [a = 2.1 inch]
  • FEM Mesh [a = 2.1 inch] (Blow-up)
  • Deformed Mesh Geometry [a = 2.1 inch] (Blow-up)
  • SIF History using J-integral
  • Comparisons with Published Results

    • Revised: 9/21/97 by Rahman
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