Stress Intensity Factor Calculation for 3D Models

Crack Tip

3D stress intensity factor solutions computed using a displacement extrapolation technique



• Displacements on crack surface correlated with theoretical values from Irwin’s formula
• Results extrapolated to the crack tip
• Can be used for computing Modes I, II, and III stress intensity factors for edge and embedded cracks

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