## An initially semicircular crack loaded in Mode I tension with a material model similar to 316 SS at 600ยฐC has been simulated using the finite element method. Two techniques have been used to predict creep crack growth. One technique assumes that the rate of crack growth does not effect the crac
Finite element investigation of creep crack growth from surface thumbnail cracks
โ Scribed by S.D. Smith; J.J. Webster; T.H. Hyde
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1989
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 869 KB
- Volume
- 34
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0013-7944
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โฆ Synopsis
The finite element method is used to predict creep crack growth from an initially semi-elliptical surface crack. Empirical correlations are used in conjunction with calculated fracture parameters and predictions are compared with results from a parallel experimental program. The material investigated is 316 stainless steel at 600ยฐC. The reference stress and stress intensity factor produced poor results. The C* contour integral gave a good prediction for crack growth, when a primary creep constitutive equation was used to model the behaviour. This model was the most appropriate for the nominal stresses and duration of the test.
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