Strength of Wood Beams with End Splits.

Abstract

A method of analysis for determining crack propagation loads on wood beams with end splits is presented. The method is based on (1) linear elastic orthotropic fracture mechanics concepts, (2) theory of complex variables, and (3) least squares boundary value collocation (BVC). Using this method, the critical stress intensity factor is determined. Also, a simple failure equation for end split beams is proposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA080872

Entities

People

  • Joseph F. Murphy

Organizations

  • Forest Products Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analytic Functions
  • Boundaries
  • Coefficients
  • Complex Variables
  • Crack Propagation
  • Cracks
  • Data Science
  • Distribution Functions
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Experimental Data
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Geometry
  • Mechanics
  • Stresses
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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