Abstract
The isogeometric boundary element method (IGABEM) is developed to simulate the crack propagation and the inclusion-crack interaction in 3D infinite isotropic medium. The influence of complex shape inclusions on the stress intensity factors (SIFs) along the crack front is studied from the aspects of shape, stiffness, size and position. The non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) basis functions can be used to accurately describe the geometric shapes of inclusions and cracks, and the displacement, traction, and discontinuous displacement fields also can be approximated by the same NURBS basis functions. During crack propagation, the normal and tangential vectors of the crack boundary can be uniquely solved. Three examples verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed method. The results show that the SIFs can be calculated accurately even using the single point formula, and the crack propagation process is stable and the path is smooth.
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