On the consequences of T-stress in elastic brittle fracture

2006 ◽  
Vol 462 (2072) ◽  
pp. 2415-2437 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.J Smith ◽  
M.R Ayatollahi ◽  
M.J Pavier
Keyword(s):  
Brittle Fracture ◽  
Tensile Stress ◽  
Brittle Failure ◽  
Maximum Tensile Stress ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Mode I ◽  
Mode Ii ◽  
T Stress ◽  
Mode Ii Loading

By using a generalized maximum tensile stress (MTS) criterion to predict onset of brittle fracture, it is shown that the presence of T-stress can have a significant effect on mode I and mode II toughness. The most prominent influence of T-stress on toughness occurs for mode II conditions. However, earlier tests concentrated on near mode I and results were masked by scatter. New experiments, using combinations of mode II loading and T-stress, support conclusively the generalized MTS criterion. This criterion is shown to be very robust and applicable to predicting probability of brittle failure. The criterion is also relevant to other experimental results where combinations of mode II loading with high values of T-stress can lead to values of mode II toughness that are greater than mode I toughness.

Maximum Stress at Intersecting Bores of Pressurized Blocks

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Garg
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Tensile Stress ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Maximum Tensile Stress ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Empirical Methods ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Matched Design

Abstract In high pressure applications, rectangular blocks of steel are used instead of cylinders as pressure vessels. Bores are drilled in these blocks for fluid flow. Intersecting bores with axes normal to each other and of almost equal diameters, produce stresses which can be many times higher than the internal pressure. Experimental results for the magnitude of maximum tensile stress along the intersection contour were available. A parametric finite element model simulated the experimental set up, followed by correlation between finite element analysis and experimental results. Finally, empirical methods are applied to generate models for the maximum tensile stress σ11 at cross bores of open and close ended blocks. Results from finite element analysis and empirical methods are further matched. Design optimization of cross bores is discussed.

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