Abstract

A path independent contour integral formula for the distinct calculation of combined mode stress intensity factors in linear plane elasticity problems is presented. The method is based on a Somigliana type singular integral representation and is easily appended to existing finite element computer codes. Numerical results to three problems with known perturbation solutions are given and demonstrate the accuracy and stability of the method.

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