A duality approach to minimax results for quasi-saddle functions in finite dimensions

A general weight function approach to co

A general weight function approach to compute mode-II stress intensity factors and crack paths for slightly curved or kinked cracks in finite bodies

✍ Theo Fett; Gabriele Rizzi; Hans-Achim Bahr; Ute Bahr; Van-Bac Pham; Herbert Balk 📂 Article 📅 2008 🏛 Elsevier Science 🌐 English ⚖ 252 KB

A simple procedure is proposed that allows computing the stress intensity factors for slightly curved and kinked cracks in finite bodies. Basis of the method is the computation of the stress field around a straight crack under externally applied tractions. Then, this auxiliary crack is replaced by t