Abstract

A novel approach is proposed for the determination of mixed mode cohesive laws for large scale crack bridging problems. The approach is based on a plane, two-dimensional analysis utilizing the J integral applied a double cantilever beam specimens loaded with uneven bending moments. The normal and shear stresses of the cohesive laws are obtained from consecutive values of the fracture resistance, the normal and tangential displacements of the end of the cohesive zone. The data analysis involves fitting and determination of partial differentials. This is done by a numerical method using Chebyshev polynomials. The accuracy of the numerical procedure is investigated by the use of synthetic data. It is found that both the shape and peak stress of the cohesive law can be determined with high accuracy, providing that the data possess low noise and a sufficiently high number of datasets are used. The investigation leads to some practical guidelines for experimental use of the proposed approach.

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