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Finite elements analysis of viscoelastic fracture

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A numerical procedure based on the finite elements method and Schapery's formulation is proposed to determine the critical condition of cracks in viscoelastic structures. Some initial results trying to couple fracture mechanics with continuum damage mechanics also are presented.

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 90210, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

    J. R. Masuero & G. J. Creus

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Masuero, J.R., Creus, G.J. Finite elements analysis of viscoelastic fracture. Int J Fract 60, 267–282 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00012513

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