Crack propagation in monolithic ceramics under mixed mode loading

International Journal of Fracture volume 44, pages233–258(1990)Cite this article

Abstract

Finite element calculations are presented for a semi-infinite crack in a brittle solid undergoing microcracking normal to the maximum tensile direction. Microcracks are presumed stable and a saturation stage is postulated wherein the effective elastic moduli attain steady state values. Mode I, mode II and mixed mode loading conditions are investigated. In these two latter cases, the method of analysis employed allows for cracks to grow out of their initial planes. The mixed mode loading case investigated corresponds to taking equal values of the remote mode I and II stress intensity factors. Contrary to what is observed in the mode I case, no appreciable R-curve behavior is found under mode II or mixed mode conditions.

Résumé

On présente des calculs par éléments finis pour une fissure semi-infinie dans un corps fragile comportant une micro-fissuration normale par rapport à la direction des tensions principales. On suppose que les microfissures sont stables et on postule un stade de saturation au cours duquel les modules d'élasticité atteignent des valeurs constantes. Les conditions de sollicitation en Mode I, et Mode II et en mode mixte sont étudiées et, dans les deux derniers cas, la méthode d'analyse utilisée autorise les fissures à croître hors de leur plant initial.

Le mode mixte de mise en charge étudiée revient à prendre des valeurs égales pour les facteurs d'intensité des contraintes agissant à distance selon les Modes I et II.

A l'inverse de ce que l'on observe dans le cas du Mode I, on ne trouve pas de comportement significatif selon une courbe R pour les conditions en Mode II et en mode mixte.

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Ortiz, M., Giannakopoulos, A.E. Crack propagation in monolithic ceramics under mixed mode loading. Int J Fract 44, 233–258 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00036167

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Keywords

  • Stress Intensity Factor
  • Mixed Mode
  • Finite Element Calculation
  • Tensile Direction
  • Mixed Mode Load