Strong Shielding Interaction Analysis Using J-Integral

Abstract:

Numerical accuracy in assessing the strong shielding interaction that promotes cracking process based on continuum mechanics is presented in this paper. Crack interaction limit (CIL) and crack unification limit (CUL) are investigated based on strain energy release rate approach. The case of two interacting edge crack in finite body is simulated using finite element analysis and J-integral. As a result, the trend of CIL and CUL is presented to prove the limit and unification of energy release can be numerically shown at higher and lower crack-to-width ratio at two crack interval ratio b = 1 and b = 0. It can be concluded that the CIL and CUL is geometrically dependent.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 695)
• Pages: 511-515
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.695.511
• Online since: November 2014
• Authors: Ruslizam Daud*, M.S. Abdul Majid, Mohd Afendi, N.A.M. Amin, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Shahrum Abdullah
• Keywords: Crack Interaction, Crack Interaction Limit (CIL), Crack Unification Limit (CUL), J-Integral

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