This paper describes the application of a two-parameters crack growth model, based on the usage of two threshold material parameters (DKth and Kmax,th) and on the allowance for residual stresses, introduced at the crack tip by a fatigue load spectrum or by material plastic deformations. The coupled usage of finite element method (FEM) and dual boundary element method (DBEM) is proposed in order to take advantage of the main capabilities of the two methods. The procedure is validated by comparison with available experimental results, in order to assess its capability to predict the retardation phenomena, introduced by a variable load spectrum or by a plastic deformation introduced with a tool on the panel (indentation). In particular two different tests are made: the first test involve a CT specimen undergoing a load spectrum and the second one involve a dented panel undergoing a constant amplitude fatigue load. In both cases a satisfactory numerical–experimental correlation will be proved. The main advantages of the aforementioned procedure are: the simplicity of the crack growth law calibration (few constant amplitude tests are sufficient without the need for any non-physical calibration parameters), and the possibility to simulate residual stress effects on crack propagation with a simplified approach, based on linear elastic fracture mechanics.

A two-parameter model for crack growth simulation by combined FEM-DBEM approach

CITARELLA, Roberto Guglielmo;CRICRI', Gabriele
2009-01-01

Abstract

This paper describes the application of a two-parameters crack growth model, based on the usage of two threshold material parameters (DKth and Kmax,th) and on the allowance for residual stresses, introduced at the crack tip by a fatigue load spectrum or by material plastic deformations. The coupled usage of finite element method (FEM) and dual boundary element method (DBEM) is proposed in order to take advantage of the main capabilities of the two methods. The procedure is validated by comparison with available experimental results, in order to assess its capability to predict the retardation phenomena, introduced by a variable load spectrum or by a plastic deformation introduced with a tool on the panel (indentation). In particular two different tests are made: the first test involve a CT specimen undergoing a load spectrum and the second one involve a dented panel undergoing a constant amplitude fatigue load. In both cases a satisfactory numerical–experimental correlation will be proved. The main advantages of the aforementioned procedure are: the simplicity of the crack growth law calibration (few constant amplitude tests are sufficient without the need for any non-physical calibration parameters), and the possibility to simulate residual stress effects on crack propagation with a simplified approach, based on linear elastic fracture mechanics.
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