Abstract
Utilizing a first order shear deformable plate theory, a technique is described for predicting the distribution of the energy release rate along a curved or straight mode I planar crack in the plane of a plate (such as a delamination crack). Accuracy of the technique is assessed by comparing the distributions of energy release rate with those predicted by two and three dimensional finite element analyses of double cantilever beam specimens with straight crack fronts.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 157-165 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Engineering Fracture Mechanics |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering