Three-Dimensional Finite-Element Analysis of Chevron-Notched Fracture Specimens
Author | : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2018-08-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 1725622580 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781725622586 |
Rating | : 4/5 (586 Downloads) |
Download or read book Three-Dimensional Finite-Element Analysis of Chevron-Notched Fracture Specimens written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress-intensity factors and load-line displacements were calculated for chevron-notched bar and rod fracture specimens using a three-dimensional finite-element analysis. Both specimens were subjected to simulated wedge loading (either uniform applied displacement or uniform applied load). The chevron-notch sides and crack front were assumed to be straight. Crack-length-to-specimen width ratios (a/w) ranged from 0.4 to 0.7. The width-to-thickness ratio (w/B) was 1.45 or 2. The bar specimens had a height-to-width ratio of 0.435 or 0.5. Finite-element models were composed of singularity elements around the crack front and 8-noded isoparametric elements elsewhere. The models had about 11,000 degrees of freedom. Stress-intensity factors were calculated by using a nodal-force method for distribution along the crack front and by using a compliance method for average values. The stress intensity factors and load-line displacements are presented and compared with experimental solutions from the literature. The stress intensity factors and load-line displacements were about 2.5 and 5 percent lower than the reported experimental values, respectively. Raju, I. S. and Newman, J. C., Jr. Langley Research Center NASA-TM-85798, NAS 1.15:85798 RTOP 505-33-23-02...