ISSN:
1573-2673
Keywords:
Singularities
;
Finite Element Methods
;
Steklov method
;
multi-material interfaces
;
p-version
;
delamination
;
three-dimensional elasticity
;
fracture-mechanics.
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract Computation of eigen-pairs characterizing the linear elastostatic solution in three-dimensional anisotropic domains in the vicinity of edge singularities is addressed. The singularities may be caused by re-entrant corners, abrupt changes in boundary conditions or material properties. Edge singularities in three-dimensional domains are of great interest from the point of view of failure initiation: The eigen-pairs characterize the straining modes and their amplitudes quantify the amount of energy residing in particular straining modes. For this reason, failure theories directly or indirectly involve the eigen-pairs and their amplitudes. Herein we address the problem of determining the edge eigen-pairs numerically on the basis of the modified Steklov formulation in conjunction with the p-version of the finite element method. The method is very accurate, efficient and robust, and provides complex eigen-pairs if they exist. Several practical problems are studied, and examples are presented for cases including multi-material inclusion problems, cracks in dissimilar materials, and multi-material interfaces at free and clamped edges.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007480830248
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