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Solving linear and nonlinear three-dimensional problems of fracture mechanics by a semi-analytic finite element method. Part 1. Theoretical background and a study of efficiency of fem procedure for solving three-dimensional problems of fracture mechanics

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We present theoretical approaches and a procedure for the FEM computation of parameters of nonlinear fracture mechanics in prismatic bodies with a crack. The efficiency of the proposed approaches and the veracity of the results obtained have been analyzed.

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Translated from Problemy Prochnosti, No. 1, pp. 27 – 39, January – February, 2011.

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Bazhenov, V.A., Gulyar, A.I., Piskunov, S.O. et al. Solving linear and nonlinear three-dimensional problems of fracture mechanics by a semi-analytic finite element method. Part 1. Theoretical background and a study of efficiency of fem procedure for solving three-dimensional problems of fracture mechanics. Strength Mater 43, 15–24 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11223-011-9263-3

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