A modified three-dimensional virtual crack closure technique for calculating stress intensity factors with arbitrarily shaped finite element mesh arrangements across the crack front
Xin Zhao, Zonglai Mo, Zhuoyu Guo, Jun Li
Topics & Concepts
Finite element methodCrack closurePolygon meshStress intensity factorStructural engineeringCrack tip opening displacementClosure (psychology)Crack growth resistance curveExtended finite element methodMaterials scienceFracture mechanicsEngineeringGeometryMathematicsMarket economyEconomicsFatigue and fracture mechanicsNumerical methods in engineeringStructural Health Monitoring Techniques