VM-WB-MECH-082
VM-WB-MECH-082
Fracture Mechanics Stress for a Crack in a Plate
Overview
| Reference: |
Brown, W. F., Jr., & Srawley, J. E. (1966). Plane strain crack toughness testing of high strength metallic materials. ASTM STP-410. |
| Solver(s): | Ansys Mechanical |
| Analysis Type(s): | Static Structural Analysis |
| Element Type(s): | Solid |
Test Case
A long plate with a center crack is subjected to an end tensile stress 0 as shown in problem sketch. Symmetry boundary conditions are considered and the fracture mechanics stress intensity factor KI is determined.
This problem is also presented in VM256
in the Mechanical APDL Verification Manual.
| Material Properties | Geometric Properties | Loading |
|---|---|---|
E = 30 x 106 psi ν = 0.3 | a = 1 in b = 5 in h = 5 in t = 0.25 in” | σ0 = 0.5641895 psi |