This paper compares different numerical methods for mode I stress intensity factor (SIF)
calculations. Both 2D and 3D models are used to calculate KI for the compact tension specimens.
J-integral and interaction integral ...
González Albuixech, Vicente Francisco; Giner Maravilla, Eugenio; Tarancón Caro, José Enrique; Fuenmayor Fernández, Francisco Javier; Gravouil, A.(Wiley, 2013-05-25)
The aim of this study is the analysis of the convergence rates achieved with domain energy integrals for the computation of the stress intensity factors (SIF) when solving 2-D curved crack problems with the extended FEM ...
González Albuixech, Vicente Francisco; Giner Maravilla, Eugenio; Tarancón Caro, José Enrique; Fuenmayor Fernández, Francisco Javier; Gravouil, Anthony(Elsevier, 2013-05-30)
The computation of stress intensity factors (SIFS) in curved and non-planar cracks using domain integrals introduces some difficulties related to the use of curvilinear gradients. Several approaches exist in the literature ...