SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1977
STP27384S

Singularity-Element Simulation of Crack Propagation

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Finite-element simulations of rapid crack propagation are presented. An earlier analysis of a crack extending in an infinite body is reviewed, and an unsuccessful attempt to take advantage of a crack-tip singularity element is discussed. Plausible stress-intensity factors are obtained for both constant speed and accelerating cracks in finite sheets; the results are compared to those obtained by other investigators.

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Aberson, JA
School of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.
Anderson, JM
School of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.
King, WW
School of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.
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Developed by Committee: E08
Pages: 123–134
DOI: 10.1520/STP27384S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4700-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0341-2