58:159 FRACTURE MECHANICS
Solutions for Homework Problem No. 5

Problem 1

  • 1. Calculation of Initiation Moment (Mi)
  • 2. Calculation of Maximum Moment (Mmax)
  • 3. Calculation of Net-Section-Collapse Moment (Mnsc)

    • Problem 2

  • (a) For θ < π - β (Entire Crack in Tension Zone)
  • (b) For θ ≥ π - β (Part of Crack in Compression Zone)

    • Revised by Xuchun
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