Shellfrat - A computational system/code for analysis of Part-Cracked Surface Shell Structures.

This work presents the SHELLFRAT computational system, based on the Finite Element Method for analysis of part-cracked surface shell structure. The structure is modeled by shell elements and the crack is simulated by spring elements which represent cracks with variable shapes, directions and depths....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Souza, Luiz Antonio de, Ebecken, Nelson F F
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2004
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
Repositorio:Revista Semina: Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas (Online)
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.ojs.uel.br:article/3007
Acceso en línea:https://ojs.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semexatas/article/view/3007
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:finite element
shell structures
cracks
stress intensity factor
constant use.
elementos finitos
cascas
trincas
modos de fratura
fadiga.
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Sumario:This work presents the SHELLFRAT computational system, based on the Finite Element Method for analysis of part-cracked surface shell structure. The structure is modeled by shell elements and the crack is simulated by spring elements which represent cracks with variable shapes, directions and depths. The system can process elastic or elastic-plastic analyses, considerations in mixed mode fracture, simulate the propagation of the cracks due to constant use and anticipate the lifetime of the structure. As a result of the analysis, the tension intensity factors are evaluated, as well as the integral J, the COD-crack opening displacement, final crack geometry and number of cycles of load.