Stress Intensity Factors for Elliptical Arc Through Cracks in Mechanical Joints by Virtual Crack Closure Technique

• Published in: KSME international journal Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 182 - 191
• Main Authors: Heo, Sung-Pil, Yang, Won-Ho, Kim, Cheol
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2002
• Subjects: Virtual Crack Closure Technique; Elliptical Arc Through Crack; Mechanical Joint; Finite Element Analysis; Clearance; Stress Intensity Factor; Contact

The reliable stress intensity factor analysis is required for fracture mechanics design or safety evaluation of mechanical joints at which cracks often initiate and grow. It has been reported that cracks in mechanical joints usually nucleate as corner cracks at the faying surface of joints and grow...