Abstract

A recently proposed elastoplastic constitutive model has been implemented in a finite element code to study crack front behaviour under variable loading. The importance of proper modelling of a material's behaviour becomes evident when a variable loading condition is considered. We present stress, strain and displacement distribution along a stationary crack front for constant amplitude cyclic loading with an overload cycle. The analysis predicts a decreased tensile stress and damage accumulation following an overload.

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