Abstract
Finite element analysis is perhaps the most commonly used numerical method to model plasticity-induced fatigue crack closure. The state-of-the-art is reviewed and a comprehensive overview is presented, summarizing issues which must be considered and emphasizing potential difficulties. These include mesh refinement level, crack advancement schemes, crack shape evolution, geometry effects, and crack opening value assessment techniques.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 149-171 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Journal | Engineering Fracture Mechanics |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Compact tension (C(T))
- Constraint
- Crack closure
- Fatigue crack growth
- Finite element analysis
- Mesh refinement
- Middle-crack tension (M(T))
- Spike overload
- T-stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering