Three Dimensional Fracture Mechanics Capability for Structures operating in High Temperature Thermal Environments
Abstract
We propose to research, develop, verify and validate a thermally-enhanced ZFEM capability with application to fracture mechanics. This method has the potential to significantly simplify the calculation of the energy release rate through a virtual crack extension approach facilitated through the use of multicomplex mathematics. This approach will allow the user to avoid the complex energy conservation integrals that require modification to handle thermal terms, body forces, crack face loadings, creep analysis, etc.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 11, 2016
- Source ID
- W911NF1510456
Entities
People
- Harry Millwater
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- University of Texas at San Antonio