Coupled FEM-DBEM method to assess crack growth in magnet system of Wendelstein 7-X

The fivefold symmetric modular stellarator Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) is currently under construction in Greifswald, Germany. The superconducting coils of the magnet system are bolted onto a central support ring and interconnected with five so-called lateral support elements (LSEs) per half module. Afte...

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Main Authors: R. Citarella, M. Lepore, Joris Fellinger, Victor Bykov, Felix Schauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2013-10-01
Series:Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
Subjects:
FEM
Online Access:http://www.gruppofrattura.it/pdf/rivista/numero26/numero_26_art_10.pdf