VM-WB-MECH-097
VM-WB-MECH-097
Inclined Crack in 2-D Plate Under Uniform Tension Loading
Overview
| Reference: |
Anderson, T. L. (1995). Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. |
| Solver(s): |
Ansys Mechanical |
| Analysis Type(s): | Static Structural |
| Element Type(s): | 2-D Structural Elements |
Test Case
A 2-D plate with length L is subjected to uniform tension loading. An inclined crack of
length 2a is modeled with an angle of 
between the crack surface and loading direction. Stress intensity factor is
calculated and compared against analytical value.
| Material Properties | Geometric Properties | Loading | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 = 10 MPa |
Analysis Assumptions and Modeling Notes
The problem is solved using 2-D elements with plain strain element behavior. The plate is constrained along the X-direction at X = 0 and along the Y-direction at Y = 0. Stress intensity factors K1 and K2 are computed using a Pre-Meshed Crack object and compared against the analytical value.