Some calculations on the stress distribution in an infinite sheet with a single crack and with periodic collinear cracks

Abstract

In view of the possible occurrence of crack edge buckling in tension loaded sheets with a central crack, some calculations were made on the stress distribution around a central crack. This has been done for a single crack and for periodic collinear cracks. The latter case was explored to obtain an impression on width effects. Elastic behaviour is assumed without crack edge buckling. A comparison is made with boundary element calculation results from the literature.