Mechanical Engineering-CIME, November 1st, 1992
Fracture mechanics describes mechanical-energy transfer as it relates to crack-surface formation. Finite element analysis is a technique for solving continuum problems. Modern PCs make it simpler to solve fracture mechanics problems using finite element analysis. Engineers must remain aware, however, of both methods' limitations. Analytical results can be no better than the fracture toughness data they are based on.
Determining the basic parameters for a fracture mechanics analysis nis easily accomplished using finite element modeling techniques. Nonetheless, the engineer must be cognizant of...
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