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Dynamic fracture mechanics study of an electrically impermeable mode III crack in a transversely isotropic piezoelectric material under pure electric load

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The dynamic response of an electrically impermeable Mode III crack in a transversely isotropic piezoelectric material under pure electric load is investigated by treating the electric loading process as a transient impact load, which may be more appropriate to mimic the real service environment of piezoelectric materials. The stress intensity factor, the mechanical energy release rate, and the total energy release rate are derived and expressed as a function of time for a given applied electric load. The theoretical results indicate that a purely electric load can fracture the piezoelectric material if the stress intensity factor or the mechanical energy release rate is used as a failure criterion.

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Chen, Z.T. Dynamic fracture mechanics study of an electrically impermeable mode III crack in a transversely isotropic piezoelectric material under pure electric load. Int J Fract 141, 395–402 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-006-9003-z

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