Riemann–Hilbert approach-based analytical solutions for strip saturated two unequal collinear cracks in piezoelectric media

The objective of the work is to derive analytical solutions based on the Riemann–Hilbert (R–H) approach for semipermeable strip saturated two unequal collinear cracks in arbitrary polarized piezoelectric media. We particularly consider the influence of far field electromechanical loadings, poling direction and different crack-face boundary conditions. The problem is mathematically formulated into a set of non-homogeneous R–H problems in terms of complex potential functions (related to field components) using complex variable and extended Stroh formalism approach. After solving these equations, explicit solutions are obtained for the involved unknown complex potential functions and hence, the stress and electric displacement components at any point within the domain. Furthermore, after employing standard limiting conditions, explicit expressions for some conventional fracture parameters such as saturated zone lengths (in terms of nonlinear equations), local stress intensity factors and crack opening displacement are obtained. Numerical studies are presented for the PZT-4H material to analyze the effects of prescribed electromechanical loadings, inter-cracks distance, crack-face conditions and poling direction on the defined fracture parameters.

Fundamental solutions of two 3D rectangular semi-permeable cracks in transversely isotropic piezoelectric media based on the non-local theory

PurposeThe paper aims to present the non-local theory solution of two three-dimensional (3D) rectangular semi-permeable cracks in transversely isotropic piezoelectric media under a normal stress loading.Design/methodology/approachThe fracture problem is solved by using the non-local theory, the generalized Almansi's theorem and the Schmidt method. By Fourier transform, this problem is formulated as three pairs of dual integral equations, in which the elastic and electric displacements jump across the crack surfaces. Finally, the non-local stress and the non-local electric displacement fields near the crack edges in piezoelectric media are derived.FindingsDifferent from the classical solutions, the present solution exhibits no stress and electric displacement singularities at the crack edges in piezoelectric media.Originality/valueAccording to the literature survey, the electro-elastic behavior of two 3D rectangular cracks in piezoelectric media under the semi-permeable boundary conditions has not been reported by means of the non-local theory so far.