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This paper concerns the dual boundary contour method for solving two-dimensional crack problems. The formulation of the dual boundary contour method is presented. The crack surface is modeled by using continuous quadratic boundary elements. The traction boundary contour equation is applied for traction nodes on one of the crack surfaces and the displacement boundary contour equation is applied for displacement nodes on the opposite crack surface and noncrack boundaries. The direct calculation of the singular integrals arising in displacement BIEs is addressed. These singular integrals are accurately evaluated with potential functions. The singularity subtraction technique for determining the stress intensity factor KI, KII and the T-term are developed for mixed mode conditions. Some two-dimensional examples are presented and numerical results obtained by this approach are in very good agreement with the results of the previous papers.
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Shenjie, Z., Shuxun, S. & zhiyuan, C. The dual boundary contour method for two-dimensional crack problems. International Journal of Fracture 92, 201–212 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007561523565
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