On the Affine Transformation for Aeolotropic Plane-Stress and Plane-Strain Problems

1963 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Benthem
1956 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
H. A. Lang

Abstract It is demonstrated that a single affine transformation of the type x = ax′, y = by′ immediately extends the solution of any isotropic plane-stress or plane-strain problem to the solution of an orthotropic plane problem where the orthotropic material is characterized by three independent constants. Since orthotropy, defined as elastic symmetry with respect to two orthogonal axes, implies four independent elastic constants, the affine transformation introduces a restriction upon the orthotropic shear modulus. The orthotropic shear modulus differs from that used by previous investigators. This difference alters the equation which the orthotropic stress function must satisfy and, therefore, directly affects the solution to every plane-stress or plane-strain problem. Some arguments are advanced to favor the shear modulus, as here defined, whenever orthotropy must be restricted to three elastic constants. The two solutions of the orthotropic half plane subjected to a normal concentrated load are contrasted to illustrate the effect of the two definitions of orthotropic shear modulus.


Author(s):  
Gustavo Henrique B. Donato ◽  
Felipe Cavalheiro Moreira

Fracture toughness and Fatigue Crack Growth (FCG) experimental data represent the basis for accurate designs and integrity assessments of components containing crack-like defects. Considering ductile and high toughness structural materials, crack growing curves (e.g. J-R curves) and FCG data (in terms of da/dN vs. ΔK or ΔJ) assumed paramount relevance since characterize, respectively, ductile fracture and cyclic crack growth conditions. In common, these two types of mechanical properties severely depend on real-time and precise crack size estimations during laboratory testing. Optical, electric potential drop or (most commonly) elastic unloading compliance (C) techniques can be employed. In the latter method, crack size estimation derives from C using a dimensionless parameter (μ) which incorporates specimen’s thickness (B), elasticity (E) and compliance itself. Plane stress and plane strain solutions for μ are available in several standards regarding C(T), SE(B) and M(T) specimens, among others. Current challenges include: i) real specimens are in neither plane stress nor plane strain - modulus vary between E (plane stress) and E/(1-ν2) (plane strain), revealing effects of thickness and 3-D configurations; ii) furthermore, side-grooves affect specimen’s stiffness, leading to an “effective thickness”. Previous results from current authors revealed deviations larger than 10% in crack size estimations following existing practices, especially for shallow cracks and side-grooved samples. In addition, compliance solutions for the emerging clamped SE(T) specimens are not yet standardized. As a step in this direction, this work investigates 3-D, thickness and side-groove effects on compliance solutions applicable to C(T), SE(B) and clamped SE(T) specimens. Refined 3-D elastic FE-models provide Load-CMOD evolutions. The analysis matrix includes crack depths between a/W=0.1 and a/W=0.7 and varying thicknesses (W/B = 4, W/B = 2 and W/B = 1). Side-grooves of 5%, 10% and 20% are also considered. The results include compliance solutions incorporating all aforementioned effects to provide accurate crack size estimation during laboratory fracture and FCG testing. All proposals revealed reduced deviations if compared to existing solutions.


2020 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Sergei Alexandrov ◽  
Yeau-Ren Jeng

Abstract A general plastic material under plane strain and plane stress is classified by a yield criterion that depends on both the first and second invariants of the stress tensor. The yield criterion together with the stress equilibrium equations forms a statically determinate system. This system is investigated in the principal lines coordinate system (i.e. the coordinate curves of this coordinate system coincide with trajectories of the principal stress directions). It is shown that the scale factors of the principal lines coordinate system satisfy a simple equation. Using this equation, a method for constructing the principal stress trajectories is developed. Therefore, the boundary value problem of plasticity theory reduces to a purely geometric problem. It is believed that the method developed is useful for solving a wide class of boundary value problems in plasticity.


1955 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-259
Author(s):  
H. T. Johnson

Abstract An approximate solution for the distribution of stresses in a rotating prismatic shaft, of triangular cross section, is presented in this paper. A general method is employed which may be applied in obtaining approximate solutions for the stress distribution for rotating prismatic shapes, for the cases of either generalized plane stress or plane strain. Polynomials are used which exactly satisfy the biharmonic equation and the symmetry conditions, and which approximately satisfy the boundary conditions.


Author(s):  
Peihua Jing ◽  
Tariq Khraishi ◽  
Larissa Gorbatikh

In this work, closed-form analytical solutions for the plasticity zone shape at the lip of a semi-infinite crack are developed. The material is assumed isotropic with a linear elastic-perfectly plastic constitution. The solutions have been developed for the cases of plane stress and plane strain. The three crack modes, mode I, II and III have been considered. Finally, prediction of the plasticity zone extent has been performed for both the Von Mises and Tresca yield criterion. Significant differences have been found between the plane stress and plane strain conditions, as well as between the three crack modes’ solutions. Also, significant differences have been found when compared to classical plasticity zone calculations using the Irwin approach.


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