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Three mode I plane-strain test specimens, i.e. single edge cracked plate (SECP), center cracked plate (CCP) and double edge cracked plate (DECP) were studied.
In the evaluation of fatigue crack propagation properties, standard specimens such as the compact tension (CT) or center cracked specimens are commonly employed.
Systematic thickness variations (crenellations) were introduced onto the skin and stringers of the laser beam welded (LBW) stiffened Al2139-T8 large center cracked flat panels to modify the stress intensity factor (SIF) distribution and hence to improve fatigue life.
In this work a 3-D finite element analysis has been conducted to get an optimum composite patch shape applied on an inclined center cracked panel, repaired by symmetrical patch.
Very detailed non-linear finite element analyses using 3-D mofels of compact tension C(T) fracture specimens with center cracked, square groove welds provide the evolution of crack growth with cyclic stress intensity factor which is required for the estimation of the closure loads.
For the modeling of a growing crack we use a simplified model of fracture mechanics, see Harris [24], where a center cracked plate in tension is studied.
To assess the accuracy of the method, we consider the benchmark problems of an edge-cracked plate and an angled center crack for specimens with a functional gradient in material properties.
The corresponding finite element equations are derived and applied in the solution of the piezoelectric center crack problems.
Chau, K. T. & Shao, J. F. Subcritical crack growth of edge and center cracks in façade rock panels subject to periodic surface temperature variations.
