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A method for calculating strain energy release rate based on beam theoryThe Timoshenko beam theory was used to model cracked beams and to calculate the total strain energy release rate. The root rotation of the beam segments at the crack tip were estimated based on an approximate 2D elasticity solution. By including the strain energy released due to the root rotations of the beams during crack extension, the strain energy release rate obtained using beam theory agrees very well with the 2D finite element solution. Numerical examples were given for various beam geometries and loading conditions. Comparisons with existing beam models were also given.
Document ID
19930050007
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sun, C. T.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Pandey, R. K.
(Purdue Univ. West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: In: AIAA(ASME)ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 34th and AIAA/ASME Adaptive Structures Forum, La Jolla, CA, Apr. 19-22, 1993, Technical Papers. Pt. 3 (A93-33876 1
Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-1454
Accession Number
93A34004
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-1323
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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