3D finite element investigation of crack growth in compact tension fracture specimens

The J-integral has been used over the past twenty years to predict crack initiation and crack growth in elastic-plastic materials. Fundamental to the J-integral gaining acceptance as a suitable fracture parameter for elastic-plastic solids were the papers of Rice and Rosengren, and Hutchinson. In 19...

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Main Author: Nicholas, P. J.
Published: Swansea University 1991
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.638329