Abstract
AbstractThree‐dimensional finite element analysis of clamped single‐edge tension specimen is performed to examine the accuracy of the crack‐mouth opening displacement compliance equations reported in the literature. The analysis covered both plane‐sided and side‐grooved specimens with a wide range of specimen configurations including nine relative crack lengths (a/W) ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 and seven relative thicknesses (B/W) ranging from 0.25 to 4. Based on the finite element analysis results, the crack length/compliance modification factors (ρ(a/W) and ρ(BCE)) are developed to improve the accuracy of the compliance equations. The results of this study can improve the accuracy of the experimentally determined J‐R and CTOD–R curves using the single‐specimen technique and single‐edge tension specimens.
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