The influence of geometry of edge-cracked plates on crack initiation
Authors:
G.A. Papadopoulos
Affiliation:
Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, The National Technical University of Athens, 5, Heroes of Polytechnion Avenue, Athens GR — 157 73, Greece
Abstract:
In this paper the influence of geometry of edge-cracked plates on crack propagate under mixed mode loading conditions is studied. The edge-cracked plates under tension are examined. The crack extension angle and the critical stress of fracture are determined for various values of the crack inclination angle and the ratio of the crack length to specimen's width. The Det.-criterion developed by the author is used.