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Linear Elastic
Fracture
Mechanics
Example
LEFM Example
K
I
can be compared to the material fracture toughness to
determine if the crack will propagate.
Demonstration problem:
,
_
,
_
,
_
,
_
,
_
,
_
,
_
4 4 4
4
4
44 . 4 44 . 44 44 . 44 44 . 4 444 . 4
4
4
W
a
W
a
W
a
W
a
W
a
W
a
W
a
f
P
W B K
W
a
f
I
1.25 W
B = 1 in
a = 1 in
W = 2 in
P = 33.3 lb
K
I
= 227.7 psi-in
1/2
LEFM Example
Same model as before, but special crack tip elements are not
required.
Paths are created automatically around the crack tip, using the
next available row of elements.
Path 7 of 10
Crack tip
Crack face
LEFM Example
Relating J and K
I
for plane strain, assuming no plasticity:
K
I
= 225.3 psi-in
1/2
J = 0.00154 lb/in
E = 30 x 10
6
psi
= 0.3
( )
E
K
J
I
4
4
4
LEFM Example
In the direct method, elements near the crack tip are used to
calculate K
I
by direct substitution of r, , and
yy
:
,
_
+
4
4
sin
4
sin 4
4
cos
4
r
K
I
yy
LEFM Example
The distribution of K
I
shows a wide range of values right near
the crack tip.
LEFM Example