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A review of path-independent integrals in elastic-plastic fracture mechanicsThe objective of this paper is to review the path-independent (P-I) integrals in elastic plastic fracture mechanics which have been proposed in recent years to overcome the limitations imposed on the J-integral. The P-I integrals considered are the J-integral by Rice (1968), the thermoelastic P-I integrals by Wilson and Yu (1979) and Gurtin (1979), the J-integral by Blackburn (1972), the J(theta)-integral by Ainsworth et al. (1978), the J-integral by Kishimoto et al. (1980), and the Delta-T(p) and Delta T(p)-asterisk integrals by Alturi et al. (1982). The theoretical foundation of the P-I integrals is examined with an emphasis on whether or not the path independence is maintained in the presence of nonproportional loading and unloading in the plastic regime, thermal gradient, and material inhomogeneities. The simularities, difference, salient features, and limitations of the P-I integrals are discussed. Comments are also made with regard to the physical meaning, the possibility of experimental measurement, and computational aspects.
Document ID
19880059774
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kim, Kwang S.
(General Electric Co. Cincinnati, OH, United States)
Orange, Thomas W.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Accession Number
88A47001
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-23940
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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