Computational and Experimental Studies to Demonstrate Accuracy of Crack3D. Delivery Order 0001: Stable Tearing Predictions Using Large Deformation Kinematics and General 3D Crack Growth Algorithms Under Mixed Mode Loading Conditions

Abstract

This report summarizes work done to develop an analytical method to predict stable tearing crack path and shapes under complex mixed mode loading conditions using large deformation kinematics. A simulation program, CRACK3D, was developed as part of this effort. This report also documents the strategies used to automatically re-mesh finite elements around the crack tip in CRACK3D.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA459417

Entities

People

  • Jianzheng Zuo
  • Michael A. Sutton
  • Xiaomin Deng

Organizations

  • University of South Carolina

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Crack Tips
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Physics
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).