Dugdale-type model for a mixed-mode crack: plane stress state

Amixed-mode (I + II) crack model with a plastic strip on its continuation is proposed. The three unknown stress components within the strip are determined from the yield conditions, stress limitation, and relationship between the normal stress components defined via the principal stress state. The crack parameters are analyzed for the Mises yield condition     

Effects of mixed-mode overloading on the mixed-mode I+II fatigue crack growth

In this study, the finite element modeling of the compact tension shear specimens has been used to evaluate the effects of overloading on fatigue crack growth with mixed-mode loading I+II. Element creation and modeling is done by CASCA software. FRANC2D was used for stress analysis and the determination of crack parameters. Life estimation of samples was done by using the software ETBX. To create the mixed-mode I+II, different loading angles of 0, 15, 45 and 75 degrees (with respect to normal direction to the crack surface) were used with various overloading ratios. The effects of residual stresses due to overloading with saving and restoring capabilities were considered as a separate loading. To confirm the modeling results, models were built with ABAQUS and also compared with the results of numerical and experimental data in the literature. There are good agreements in determining the path of the crack growth and life estimation. The effects of the loading direction, overloading ratio and its load ratio, combination of overloadings and their locations on the fatigue crack growth and life are investigated.     

基于紧凑拉伸剪切结构的复合型疲劳裂纹扩展研究

针对含I-II型复合裂纹的紧凑拉伸剪切(CTS)试样,研究了不同加载角度下的裂纹扩展路径及裂纹扩展寿命,通过实验数据给出了适宜于CTS试样的等效应力强度因子关系式,并基于此提出了一种新的I-II型复合裂纹扩展模型。研究表明,CTS试样的裂纹沿与加载方向近垂直的方向扩展,基于Tanaka公式的等效应力强度因子更适合于本文CTS试件的裂纹扩展寿命评估。当加载角度处于0°~45°之间时,提出的复合型裂纹扩展模型预测误差控制在5.49%之内,验证了分析模型的可行性和准确性。     

Measurement of mixed-mode crack profiles by holographic interferometry

Holographic interferometry was used to study the mixed-mode fracture characteristics of mortar. The nature of crack propagation in such quasibrittle materials and the theoretical model used to interpret the experimental results indicated that a highly sensitive measurement technique was required. The gradual curvature of the propagating crack at different sections of the specimen necessitated full-field observation capability. The nature of the problem made holographic interferometry the ideal technique for this application. To measure the in-plane components of the opening and sliding of the crack surfaces during propagation, a single holographic plate was placed very close to the specimen. This allowed four independent observations of any point on the specimen from the four corners of the plate without any need for additional optics of exposures. Double-exposure holograms were made at different crack-propagation stages. The developed plate was illuminated by an unexpanded reference beam to form a real image of the object and observe displacement fringes. Fringe data were interpreted by using computer software written for this research.     

A novel singular finite element of mixed-mode crack problems with arbitrary crack tractions

A novel singular finite element is presented to study cracked plates with arbitrary traction acting on crack surfaces. Firstly, the analytical solution around crack tips is determined using the symplectic dual approach. Subsequently, the solution is used to develop a novel singular finite element, which depicts accurately the characteristic of singular stresses field near crack tips. And the novel element can be applied to solve cracked plates, and both Mode I and Mode II stress intensity factors can be determined directly and accurately. Lastly, two numerical examples are given to illustrate the present method.     

Inverse parameter identification of cohesive zone model for simulating mixed-mode crack propagation

Inverse analysis is widely applied to the identification of material properties or model parameters. In order to improve the computational efficiency of the inverse method based on the genetic algorithm, an interpolation scheme upon the response surface constructed by the finite element simulation has been adopted in this paper. Meanwhile, a gradual homogenization treatment scheme has also been presented to improve the convergence of the inverse method based on the Kalman filter algorithm. Both methods are proven effective in dealing with the single-objective inverse problem. However, literature studies show that the adoption of multiple types of experimental information is useful to improve the accuracy of inverse analysis. In this case, it turns into a multiple-objective inverse problem. Our practice proved that the above-mentioned two methods might not yield a proper result if the sensitivity issue of different types of information is not considered. Therefore, another multi-objective inverse method, in combination of the above two optimization algorithms and a weight-estimating scheme that can consider such sensitivity, has been further presented. Finally, by using a mixed-mode crack propagation simulation and two types of experimental information (loading-displacement response curve and crack path profile), the parameters of the cohesive zone model were inversely identified and its simulation results are in good agreement with the experiment.     

CTS试件中复合型疲劳裂纹扩展

针对复合型循环载荷作用下的金属构件中的裂纹扩展问题进行了实验分析和理论建模. 首先 采用紧凑拉剪试件(CTS)和 Richard研制的复合型载荷加载装置，对承受复合型循环载荷的裂纹进行了实验研究. 实验选择了两种金属材料试件，分别承受3种形式的复合型循环载荷的作用，在裂纹尖端具 有相同的初始应力场强度的条件下考察复合型循环载荷对裂纹扩展规律的影响. 实验结果表明，疲劳裂纹的扩展速率与加载角度有关. 对于同样金属材料的试件，当裂尖处 初始应力场强度相等时，载荷越接近于II型，裂纹增长速率越快. 采用等效应力强度 因子(I型和II型应力强度因子的组合)、裂纹扩展速率及复合强度等参数，以实验数据为 基础，建立了一个疲劳裂纹扩展模型，用来预测裂纹在不同模式疲劳载荷作用下的扩展速率. 为验证其有效性，该模型被应用于钢制试件的数值模拟计算中. 实验结果与模拟计算曲线保 持一致，表明该模型可以用来估算带裂纹金属构件的寿命.     

A variable stiffness dual boundary element method for mixed-mode elastoplastic crack problems

A dual boundary element formulation is presented for elastoplastic crack problems using a variable stiffness approach. In this approach the Von Mises yield criterion with strain hardening is used and the unknown non-linear terms, as the initial strains, are now defined in function of the scalar flow factors. Dual BEM variable stiffness formulation, based on the utilisation of the traction equation on one of the crack surfaces and the displacement equation on the other, is presented for the solution of general elastoplastic fracture mechanics problems. The validity of the present formulation has been assessed by comparing with the well known iterative dual BEM elastoplastic approach.     

Role of mixed-mode crack propagation in thermally shocked brittle materials

The nature of crack propagation in thermally stressed brittle materials is described. Experimental data indicate that the fracture behavior is strongly influenced by mixed-mode crack propagation. Simple analyses are presented which qualitatively describe stable and dynamic crack propagation in thermal stress fields in the presence or presence of crack interaction. Recommendations are made of additional theoretical work.     

Quasicontinuum simulation of single crystal nano-plate with a mixed-mode crack

The quasicontinuum (QC) method is employed to simulate a nickel single crystal nano-plate with a mixed-mode crack. Atomic stresses near the crack tip are fitted according to the elastoplastic fracture mechanics equations. It is found that the atomic stress fields neighboring the crack tip are also singular and controlled by the atomic stress intensity factors. And then the critical energy release rates for brittle and ductile fracture are computed and compared in order to predict crack propagation or dislocation emission. Four possible slip directions at the crack tip are pointed out. Finally, the slip direction around the crack tip is determined by the shear stress and it is well consistent with the atomic pictures from the QC simulation.     

Plane-strain state of an elastoplastic body with a crack under mixed-mode loading

A mixed-mode (I + II) crack model with a plastic strip on its continuation under plane strain is proposed. The stress components within the strip are determined from the yield conditions, stress limitation, and relationship between the normal stress components defined via the principal stress state. The crack parameters are analyzed for the Mises yield condition. In the quasibrittle case, the governing system of equations includes stress intensity factors K _I, K _II, and T-stresses     

Two general integrals of singular crack tip deformation fields

The Eshelby tensor E has vanishing divergence in a homogeneous elastic material, whereas the invariance of the crack tip J integral suggests, in accord with known solutions, that the product rE will have a finite limit at the tip. Here r is distance from the tip. These considerations are shown to lead to two general integrals of the equations governing singular crack tip deformation fields. Some of their consequences are discussed for analysis of crack tip fields in linear and nonlinear materials.     

The mixed-mode fracture mechanics analysis of an embedded arbitrary oriented crack in a two-dimensional functionally graded material plate

Mixed-mode fracture mechanics analysis of an embedded arbitrarily oriented crack in a two-dimensional functionally graded material using plane elasticity theory is considered. The material properties are assumed to vary exponentially in two planar directions. Then, employing Fourier integral transforms with singular integral equation technique, the problem is solved. The stress intensity factors (SIFs) at the crack tips are calculated under in-plane mechanical loads. Finally, the effects of crack orientation, material non-homogeneity, and other parameters are discussed on the value of SIF in mode I and mode II fracture.     

FEM analysis on mixed-mode fracture of CSM-GRP

A FEM analysis for studying mixed-mode fracture problem of chopped strand mat glass fibre reinforced polyester laminate is presented. The analysis is formulated on the basis of 8-node quadrilateral isoparametric element. The collapsed triangular quarter-point singular elements were used for calculating stress intensity factors K_Ι and K_Ⅱ.The crack propagation process was computed by implementing constraint release technique. Three different approaches to the solution of stress intensity factors K_Ι and K_Ⅱ were compared. The effect of constraint condition imposed upon the displacement of the three collapsed nodes of the crack tip elements on the K_Ι and K_Ⅱ results was evaluated. The mixed-mode critical stress intensity factors K_ΙC and K_ⅡC were estimated for CSM-GRP through the consideration of K_Ι and K_Ⅱ calculated and the measured failure load and critical crack length in the experiment.     

Bueckner's work conjugate integrals and weight functions for a crack in anisotropic solids

The Bueckner work conjugate integrals are studied for cracks in anisotropic elastic solids. The difficulties in separating Lekhnitskii's two complex arguments involved in the integrals are overcome and explicit functional representations of the integrals are given for several typical cases. It is found that the pseudoorthogonal property of the eigenfunction expansion forms presented previously for isotropic cases, isotropic bimaterials, and orthotropic cases, are proved to be also valid in the present case of anisotropic material. Finally, Some useful path-independent integrals and weight functions are proposed. The project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (19891180) and Doctorate Foundation of Xi'an Jiaotong University     

Determination of mixed-mode stress intensity factors, fracture toughness, and crack turning angle for anisotropic foam material

A numerical and experimental investigation for determining mixed-mode stress intensity factors, fracture toughness, and crack turning angle for BX-265 foam insulation material, used by NASA to insulate the external tank (ET) for the space shuttle, is presented. BX-265 foam is a type of spray-on foam insulation (SOFI), similar to the material used to insulate attics in residential construction. This cellular material is a good insulator and is very lightweight. Breakup of segments of this foam insulation on the shuttle ET impacting the shuttle thermal protection tiles during liftoff is believed to have caused the space shuttle Columbia failure during re-entry. NASA engineers are interested in understanding the processes that govern the breakup/fracture of this material from the shuttle ET. The foam is anisotropic in nature and the required stress and fracture mechanics analysis must include the effects of the direction dependence on material properties. Material testing at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has indicated that the foam can be modeled as a transversely isotropic material. As a first step toward understanding the fracture mechanics of this material, we present a general theoretical and numerical framework for computing stress intensity factors (SIFs), under mixed-mode loading conditions, taking into account the material anisotropy. We present SIFs for middle tension – M(T) – test specimens, using 3D finite element stress analysis (ANSYS) and FRANC3D fracture analysis software. SIF values are presented for a range of foam material orientations. Mode I fracture toughness of the material is determined based on the SIF value at failure load. We also present crack turning angles for anisotropic foam material under mixed-mode loading. The results represent a quantitative basis for evaluating the strength and fracture properties of anisotropic foam insulation material.