Abstract
An efficient numerical (finite-element) method is presented for the dynamic analysis of rapidly propagating cracks in finite bodies, of arbitrary shape, wherein linear-elastic material behavior and two-dimensional conditions prevail. Procedures to embed analytical asymptotic solutions for singularities in stresses/strains near the propagating crack-tip, to account for the spatial movement of these singularities along with the crack-tip, and to directly compute the dynamic stress-intensity factor, are presented. Numerical solutions of several problems and pertinent discussions are presented in Part 2 of this paper.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 570-576 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1980 |