Analytical solution of cracked shell resting on elastic foundation

The elastostatic problem for cracked shallow spherical shell resting on linear elastic foundation is considered. The problem is formulated for a homogeneous isotropic material within the confines of a linearized shallow shell theory. By making use of integral transforms and asymptotic analysis, the problem is reduced to the solution of a pair of singular integral equations. The stress distribution obtained, around the crack tip, is similar to that of the elasticity solutions. The numerical results obtained agree well with those of previous work, where the elastic supports were neglected. The influences of the shell curvature and the modulus of subgrade reaction on the stress intensity factor are given.