Abstract
In order to study the interaction between running cracks and voids in the offset distance of different prefabricated cracks, setting the offset distance of the pre-crack as the unique variables, do impact three-point bending test on PMMA specimens with voids based on dynamic caustics experiment system. Researches show that: There are two critical distances, 6 mm (2R), 9 mm (3R). At these distances, the extended trajectory and dynamic fracture characteristics of the crack change significantly. (1) When the pre-crack offset distance is no greater than 3 mm, the specimen cracks for the second time. The rate and stress intensity factor of the second crack initiation are significantly greater than the first. The fractal dimension of the crack trajectory is the minimum when the pre-crack does not offset. (2) When the offset distance is increased to 6 mm, the void is attracted to the crack and then repelled, but the crack never penetrates the void. Crack velocity and stress intensity factor decrease firstly and then increase. The fractal dimension of the crack trajectory is up to the maximum. (3)When the offset distance is greater than 6 mm, the attraction of voids to cracks is gradually reduced. When the offset distance is greater than 9 mm, the attraction of void to cracks is no longer significant. Crack expands to the falling hammer after crack initiation and finally penetrates the test piece.
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