Rapid finite element evaluation of the averaged strain energy density of mixed-mode (I + II) crack tip fields including the T-stress contribution

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (8) ◽  
pp. 982-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Campagnolo ◽  
G. Meneghetti ◽  
F. Berto
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Strain Energy Density ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Crack Tip ◽  
Mode I ◽  
Crack Tip Fields ◽  
T Stress ◽  
Stress Contribution

scholarly journals Crack Growth Direction in Mixed Mode Loading: A Strain Energy Density Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tawakol Ahmed Enab ◽  
Hasnaa W. Taha ◽  
Mohamed A. N. Shabara ◽  
Ahmed M. Galal
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Crack Propagation ◽  
Crack Growth ◽  
Strain Energy Density ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Average Deviation ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Linear Elastic

The crack growth in metallic materials using fast and reliable simulations of 2-D and linear elastic finite element models is investigated. The effect of the stress intensity factor in mode I and II (KI, KII) on the fracture behavior of stainless steel and the associated strain energy density factor in mixed mode crack propagation were studied numerically to determine crack propagation angle θ in linear elastic fracture investigation. In order to implement the determination of the crack propagation direction using the strain energy density criterion S, the numerical finite element program ANSYS was used. ANSYS APDL macros were developed to generate the geometry, material properties, boundary conditions and mesh size of the model for the conducted analyses. To demonstrate the capability of crack propagation trajectories using the proposed method under mixed mode situation, an edge crack specimen was considered with initial crack having the same length but at different inclination angles under a uniaxial tension load. Results obtained from the developed models had a good agreement (average deviation of 4.63%) with the results available in the literatures.

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