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Stress analysis of crack problems with a three-dimensional, time-dependent computer program

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A three-dimensional, time-dependent computer program is used for the stress-strain analysis of elastic-plastic materials subjected to tensile loads. Several geometries are considered. The capabilities and advantages of this explicit finite difference computer program are demonstrated, and recommendations for future applications are made.

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Un programme de calcul à 3 dimensions et indépendant du temps a été utilisé pour l'analyse en tension-déformation des matériaux élasto-plastiques sujets à des contraintes et des tractions. On considère différents types de géométries. Les possibilités et les avantages que présente ce programme de calcul par différence finie explicite sont démontrés et l'on a fait des recommandations pour ses applications futures.

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    Present address: Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, State University of New York, 11790, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA

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  1. Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, University of California, 94550, Livermore, California, USA

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Chen, Y.M., Wilkins, M.L. Stress analysis of crack problems with a three-dimensional, time-dependent computer program. Int J Fract 12, 607–617 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00034646

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