Mixed mode fracture in soda lime glass analyzed by using the generalized MTS criterion

Glasses are known to be vulnerable to tensile stresses particularly in the presence of pre-existing cracks. Since cracks in glass components are very often subjected to mixed mode loading, several researchers have studied mixed mode fracture in soda lime glass using different test specimens. Among these specimens, the cracked Brazilian disc specimen has been used most frequently by investigators. However, it is shown in this paper that the previously reported experimental results obtained from the cracked Brazilian disc specimen for several glasses are always underestimated by fracture theories like the maximum tangential stress criterion. A generalized maximum tangential stress criterion is then employed for predicting the mixed mode fracture test results. It is shown that the experimental results obtained from the cracked Brazilian disc specimen and reported in the literature for soda lime glass can be estimated very well when the generalized criterion is used. It is also shown that the same criterion can be used for predicting the test results available in the literature for brittle fracture in a glass plate containing an angled center-crack.     

The mixed mode brittle fracture criteria in siliding mode fracture

It is well-known that the present mixed mode brittle fracture criteria are all theopening mode fracture criterion.We consider that mixed mode brittle fracture of slidingmode fracture exists too.Hence we propose three criteria of mixed mode brittle fracture ofsliding mode fracture;:the radial shearing stress criterion,the maximum shearing stresscriterion and the distortional strain-energy-density criterion.Thus,we can overall explainthe phenomena of brittle fracture in the structural elements with cracks.     

Ⅲ型界面裂纹面受变载荷Pxmtn作用下的自相似解

通过复变函数论的方法,对Ⅲ型界面裂纹表面受变载荷$Px^mt^n$作用下的动态扩 展问题进行了研究. 采用自相似函数的方法可以获得解析解的一般表达式. 应用 该法可以很容易地将所讨论的问题转化为Riemann-Hilbert问题, 然后应 用Muskhelishvili方法就可以较简单地得到问题的闭合解. 利用这些解 并采用叠加原理,就可以求得任意复杂问题的解.     

Mixed mode crack initiation in piezoelectric ceramic strip

When piezoelectric ceramics are subjected to mechanical and electrical load, they can fracture prematurely due to their brittle behavior. Hence, it is important to know the electro–elastic interaction and fracture behavior of piezoelectric materials. The problem of a through crack in a piezoelectric strip of finite thickness is studied in this paper. Fourier transforms are used to reduce the problem to the solution of singular integral equations. The model technique can solve for polarization in an arbitrary direction and material anisotropy. Numerical values of the crack-tip field amplification for a piezoelectric strip under in-plane electromechanical loading are obtained. Energy density factor criterion is applied to obtain the maximum of the minimum energy density and direction of crack initiation. The influence of crack length and crack position on stress intensity and energy density factors is discussed.     

Nonlinear interface shear fracture of end notched flexure specimens

The nonlinear analytical solutions of an end notched flexure adhesive joint or fracture test specimen with identical or dissimilar adherends are investigated. In the current study, a cohesive zone model (with arbitrary nonlinear cohesive laws) based analytical solution is obtained for the interface shear fracture of an end notched flexure (ENF) specimen with sufficiently long bond length. It is found that the scatter and inconsistency in calculating Mode II toughness may be significantly reduced by this model. The present work indicates that the Mode II toughness G_IIc under pure shear cracking condition is indeed very weakly dependent on the initial crack length. And this conclusion is well supported by the experimental results found in the literature. The parametric studies show that the interface shear strength is the most dominant parameter on the critical load. It is also interesting to note that with very short initial crack length and identical interface shear strength, higher Mode II toughness indeed cannot increase the critical load. Unlike the high insensitivity of critical load to the detailed shape of the cohesive law for Mode I peel fracture, the shape of the cohesive law becomes relatively important for the critical load of joints under pure Mode II fracture conditions, especially for joints with short initial crack length. The current study may help researchers deepen the understanding of interface shear fracture and clarify some previous concepts on this fracture mode.     

Tensile-shear transition in mixed mode I/III fracture

The propensity of the transition of fracture type in either brittle or ductile cracked solid under mixed-mode I and III loading conditions is investigated. A fracture criterion based on the competition of the maximum normal stress and maximum shear stress is utilized. The prediction of the fracture type is determined by comparing τ_max/σ_max at a critical distance from the crack tip to the material strength ratio τ_C/σ_C, i.e., (τ_max/σ_max)<(τ_C/σ_C) for tensile fracture and (τ_max/σ_max)>(τ_C/σ_C) for shear fracture, where σ_C (τ_C) is the fracture strength of materials in tension (shear). Mixed mode I/III fracture tests were performed using circumferentially notched cylindrical bars made of PMMA and 7050 aluminum alloy. Fracture surface morphology of the specimens reveals that: (1) for the brittle material, PMMA, only tensile type of fracture occurs, and (2) for the ductile material, 7050 aluminum alloy, either tensile or shear type of fracture occurs depending on the mode mixity. The transition (in ductile material) or non-transition (in brittle material) of the fracture type and the fracture path observed in experiments were properly predicted by the theory. Additional test data from open literature are also included to validate the proposed theory.     

Numerical simulation of fracture mode transition in ductile plates

Fracture mode of ductile solids can vary depending on the history of stress state the material experienced. For example, ductile plates under remote in-plane loading are often found to rupture in mode I or mixed mode I/III. The distinct crack patterns are observed in many different metals and alloys, but until now the underlying physical principles, though highly debated, remain unresolved. Here we show that the existing theories are not capable of capturing the mixed mode I/III due to a missing ingredient in the constitutive equations. We introduce an azimuthal dependent fracture envelope and illustrate that two competing fracture mechanisms, governed by the pressure and the Lode angle of the stress tensor, respectively, exist ahead of the crack tip. Using the continuum damage plasticity model, we demonstrate that the distinctive features of the two crack propagation modes in ductile plates can be reproduced using three dimensional finite element simulations. The magnitude of the tunneling effect and the apparent crack growth resistance are calculated and agree with experimental observations. The finite element mesh size dependences of the fracture mode and the apparent crack growth resistance are also investigated.     

Stress wave interference effects during fracture of silicon micromachined specimens

We report on unique measurements of multiple microsecond-duration arrest periods during the propagation of high speed (>1 km s⁻¹) cracks in micromachined single-crystal silicon specimens. These events were recorded electronically and in physical features remaining on the fracture plane. Using time-of-flight calculations, we have determined that these arrest patterns are due to the interference of boundary-reflected stress waves with the propagating crack tip. The specimen size, the measurement method, and the low acoustic attenuation in cyrstalline silicon facilitated the observation of these phenomena.     

Plasticity aspects of interfacial fracture for polymer/glass specimens

Experimental results suggest that the interfacial fracture resistance is minimal for approximate near tip Mode I accompanied by positive and negative near tip Mode II. Finite-strain FE analysis is made for an elastic–plastic medium bonded to an ideally elastic medium with an interface crack. Small-scale plasticity conditions are invoked and examined in relation to the elastic–plastic stress distribution along the bond line. Plasticity engenders a tendency to turn near tip biaxiality towards pure Mode I regardless of the mixed-mode loading. High levels of hydrostatic stress are attained. For different mode mixities of the applied load, the dependence of the elastic–plastic normal bond stress on load level is examined. It is found that under positive Mode II loading, the normal bond stress σ_yy tends to saturate as the load level rises. This does not occur for Mode I and negative Mode II loading. In addition, deformation patterns inside the plastic zone are examined for mixed-mode situations. A displacement criterion based on the normal bond crack opening suggests a dependence of the critical load level on the extent of mixed mode. Under positive mode II fracture, traces of the ductile material are found at the top of the elastic substrate. Some of these conclusions appear to be consistent with the fracture patterns observed for LD-polyethylene/glass interfacial mixed-mode fracture.     

含预制裂纹L形梁柱试件动态断裂过程

针对含预制裂纹L形梁柱试件,为研究预制裂纹动态扩展的力学特征及其对梁柱试件破坏模式的影响,采用数字动态焦散线实验系统,对距节点核心区不同距离l处含有预制裂纹的试件进行落锤冲击实验,得到预制裂纹的扩展轨迹、速度、动态应力强度因子的变化规律。结果表明,l值增大,扩展裂纹在梁下边缘的贯通点与预制裂纹的夹角逐渐增大,曲裂程度变大。裂纹扩展速度随着l的增大振荡性增强,裂纹扩展平均速度逐渐降低。l值为2 mm时,裂尖表现为Ⅰ型断裂,l值增大,裂尖受到剪应力作用增强,Ⅰ型动态应力强度因子减小,Ⅱ型动态应力强度因子增大,断裂逐渐转变为Ⅰ-Ⅱ复合型。     

Mixed mode crack initiation and direction in beams with edge crack

The S-theory is applied to determine crack initiation and direction for beams with edge crack. A simple method for obtaining approximate stress intensity factors of straight cracked beams is also proposed. It takes into account the elastic crack tip stress singularity while using the elementary beam theory. The results are in reasonable agreement with the more accurate calculations.     

Mixed mode crack growth in curved beams with radial edge crack

Mixed mode crack growth in curved beams with radial edge crack is predicted by the prominent S-theory. An improved simple engineering method for obtaining approximate stress intensity factors of curved cracked beams is also used. It takes into account the elastic crack tip stress singularity while using the elementary beam theory. The results are in reasonable agreement with the more accurate calculations in literature.     

Characterisation of pure and mixed mode fracture in composite laminates

The extensive use of advanced fibre composite materials for aircraft construction has necessitated the development of a damage tolerance methodology for aircraft components. Such a methodology would facilitate the design of more efficient and reliable composite structures and their maintenance in service. Therefore, it is necessary to characterize and understand the complex failure modes of fibre composites, including the influence of temperature, moisture and various defects arising from manufacture or service conditions.This paper briefly discusses the present status of some approaches to the experimental characterization of pure and mixed-mode fracture of composite laminates.     

Fracture analysis of U-notched disc-type graphite specimens under mixed mode loading

Fracture phenomenon was investigated both experimentally and theoretically for a type of coarse-grained polycrystalline graphite weakened by a U-shaped notch under mixed mode loading. First, 36 disc-type graphite specimens containing a central U-notch, so called in literature as the U-notched Brazilian disc (UNBD), were prepared for four different notch tip radii and the fracture tests were performed under mode I and mixed mode I/II loading conditions. Then, the experimentally obtained fracture loads and the fracture initiation angles were predicted by using the U-notched maximum tangential stress (UMTS) and the newly formulated U-notched mean stress (UMS) fracture criteria. Both the criteria were developed in the form of the fracture curves and the curves of fracture initiation angle, in terms of the notch stress intensity factors (NSIFs). The results showed that while the criteria could predict successfully the experimental notch fracture toughness values, the UMS criterion provides slightly better predictions than the UMTS criterion, particularly for shear-dominant deformations. Also, found in this research was that the curves of fracture initiation angle were almost identical for the two criteria which both could predict well the experimental results.     

Dislocations in second strain gradient elasticity

A second strain gradient elasticity theory is proposed based on first and second gradients of the strain tensor. Such a theory is an extension of first strain gradient elasticity with double stresses. In particular, the strain energy depends on the strain tensor and on the first and second gradient terms of it. Using a simplified but straightforward version of this gradient theory, we can connect it with a static version of Eringen’s nonlocal elasticity. For the first time, it is used to study a screw dislocation and an edge dislocation in second strain gradient elasticity. By means of this second gradient theory it is possible to eliminate both strain and stress singularities. Another important result is that we obtain nonsingular expressions for the force stresses, double stresses and triple stresses produced by a straight screw dislocation and a straight edge dislocation. The components of the force stresses and of the triple stresses have maximum values near the dislocation line and are zero there. On the other hand, the double stresses have maximum values at the dislocation line. The main feature is that it is possible to eliminate all unphysical singularities of physical fields, e.g., dislocation density tensor and elastic bend-twist tensor which are still singular in the first strain gradient elasticity.     

Characterization of crack tip stresses in plane-strain fracture specimens having weld center crack

Fracture toughness of metals depends strongly on the state of stress near the crack tip. The existing standards (like R-6, SINTAP) are being modified to account for the influence of stress triaxiality in the flaw assessment procedures. These modifications are based on the ability of so-called ‘constraint parameters’ to describe near tip stresses. Crack tip stresses in homogeneous fracture specimens are successfully described in terms of two parameters like J–Q or J–T. For fracture specimens having a weld center crack, strength mismatch ratio between base and weld material and weld width are the additional variables, along with the magnitude of applied loading, type of loading, and geometry of specimen that affect the crack tip stresses. In this work, a novel three-parameter scheme was proposed to estimate the crack tip opening stress accounting for the above-mentioned variables. The first and second parameters represent the crack tip opening stress in a homogeneous fracture specimen under small-scale yielding and are well known. The third parameter accounts for the effect of constraint developed due to weld strength mismatch. It comprises of weld strength mismatch ratio (M, i.e. ratio of yield strength of weld material to that of base material), and a plastic interaction factor (I_p) that scales the size of the plastic zone with the width of the weld material. The plastic interaction factor represents the degree of influence of weld strength mismatch on crack tip constraint for a given mismatch ratio. The proposed scheme was validated with detailed FE analysis using the Modified Boundary Layer formulation.     

冲击作用下含预制裂纹梁柱试件的动态断裂

利用焦散线实验系统,进行了冲击加载下含预制裂纹梁柱试件的断裂实验,研究了梁柱试件的梁柱节点、梁上和柱端裂纹的扩展轨迹、扩展速度和应力强度因子的变化规律。实验结果表明:受冲击后,试件首先在梁柱节点处开裂,并在裂纹扩展过程中发生明显的曲裂运动,证明梁柱节点处最容易受到破坏。预制裂纹条数越多,梁柱节点处开裂越晚,说明裂纹条数少,能量可以在裂纹尖端积聚得更集中、更快。含柱端预制裂纹的试件,2条裂纹的开裂相隔时间要长于含梁上预制裂纹的试件;同时,试件的第2条裂纹优先在梁上裂纹处开裂,说明固端支座比简支梁断裂需要更多的能量。随着预制裂纹的增多,梁上裂纹在扩展过程中的曲裂现象减弱, 由于部分能量在柱端裂纹处积聚,用于推动梁上裂纹扩展的能量相应地减少。并且由于柱端裂纹的存在,梁上裂纹受到的拉应力分量减小,导致裂纹尖端受到弯矩变小,影响了裂纹的曲裂运动。     

Mixed mode fatigue crack growth with a sudden change in loading direction

With a sudden change in the maximum load level, there will be a corresponding change in the crack driving force regardless of whether the load is applied monotonically or cyclically. The effective strain energy density factor range ΔS_p,eff has been used to correlate mixed mode fatigue crack propagation where the crack growth direction is not known as an a priori. Examined in this work is a sudden change of load direction on fatigue crack growth while the load level remains unchanged. Yielding is assumed to be localized near the crack tip such that the crack growth behavior can be described adequately by the elastic stress field. Under the conditions investigated, minimal change on crack growth rates is observed. No firm conclusion could be drawn on deviation of crack path for the case considered.