Abstract
This paper provides tabulated solutions of elastic stress intensity factors and crack opening displacements for circumferential through-wall cracked elbows under internal pressure and under in-plane bending, based on extensive three-dimensional elastic finite element analyses covering a wide range of crack lengths and elbow/pipe geometries. The effect of crack length and elbow/pipe geometry on the results is discussed, with particular emphasis on the crack closure behaviour under in-plane bending.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2821-2839 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Engineering Fracture Mechanics |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Sept |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Circumferential crack
- Elastic crack opening displacement
- Elastic stress intensity factor
- Elbow
- Finite element analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering