A robust K estimation scheme using mesh-insensitive structural stresses

Welding in the World

Volumn 48, Issue 5-6, 2004, Pages 28-38

  Dong, P ^a   Hong, J K ^a   Cao, Z ^a  

^a BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

Comparisons; Computation; Crack pattern; Cracking; Defects; Evaluation; Finite element analysis; Fracture mechanics; Influencing factors; K1C; Notch effect; Notches; Stress; Stress analysis; Stress distribution; Structural analysis; Test pieces; Welded joints

Indexed keywords

CRACK INITIATION; CRACKS; DEFECTS; ESTIMATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FRACTURE MECHANICS; STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS; STRESSES; STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS; WELDS;

COMPARISONS; CRACK PATTERNS; INFLUENCING FACTORS; NOTCH EFFECTS; NOTCHES; REFERENCE LISTS; TEST PIECES; WELDED JOINTS;

STRESS ANALYSIS;

EID: 4544367917     PISSN: 00432288     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF03266429     Document Type: Article

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