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Structural Integrity and Durability of Structures Views: 610 Downloads: 401 Vol. 14, No. 53 (2020) July 19, 2020 pp. 38-50

Longitudinal fracture analysis of inhomogeneous beams with continuously varying sizes of the cross-section along the beam length

Victor Rizov, Holm Altenbach

Analyses of longitudinal fracture behavior of inhomogeneous beams which have continuously varying sizes of the cross-section along the beam length are carried-out. Beams of a rectangular cross-section are studied. It is assumed that beams…

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Analytical, Numerical and Physical Models Views: 665 Downloads: 885 Vol. 15, No. 56 (2021) March 28, 2021 pp. 229-239

Computation of mode I strain energy release rate of symmetrical and asymmetrical sandwich structures using mixed finite element

Amina Mohamed Ben Ali, Salah Bouziane, Hamoudi Bouzerd

The use of composite materials is on the rise in different engineering fields, the main advantage of these materials for the aerospace industry is their low weight for excellent mechanical qualities. The analysis of failure modes, such as…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,305 Downloads: 557 Vol. 9, No. 34 (2015) September 28, 2015

Modelling 3D crack propagation in ageing graphite bricks of Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor power plant

Thi-Tuyet-Giang Vo, Philippe Martinuzzi, Van-Xuan Tran, Neil McLachlan, Alan Steer

In this paper, crack propagation in Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) graphite bricks with ageing properties is studied using the eXtended Finite Element Method (X-FEM). A parametric study for crack propagation, including the influence of…

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Miscellanea Views: 786 Downloads: 727 Vol. 9, No. 34 (2015) September 28, 2015

Analytical model of asymmetrical Mixed-Mode Bending test of adhesively bonded GFRP joint

M. Ševcík, P. Hutar, A. P. Vassilopoulos, M. Shahverdi

This paper presents new analytical model of asymmetric mixed-mode bending (MMB) specimen of adhesively bonded pultruded GFRP joints. An easily applicable relationship for the calculation of the strain energy release rate of the asymmetric…

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Miscellanea Views: 843 Downloads: 623 Vol. 11, No. 41 (2017) June 28, 2017 pp. Pages 491-503

Analysis of longitudinal cracked two-dimensional functionally graded beams exhibiting material non-linearity

Victor Rizov

An analytical study of longitudinal fracture in two-dimensional functionally graded cantilever beam configurations is carried-out with taking into account the non-linear behavior of material. A longitudinal crack is located arbitrary along…

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SI: Developments in the fracture and fatigue assessment of materials Views: 668 Downloads: 435 Vol. 12, No. 46 (2018) September 26, 2018 pp. 158-177

Analysis of cylindrical delamination cracks in multilayered functionally graded non-linear elastic circular shafts under combined loads

Victor Rizov

This paper is focused on delamination fracture analyses of a multilayered functionally graded circular shaft under two loading combinations (centric tension and torsion, and bending and torsion) assuming non-linear elastic mechanical…

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Miscellanea Views: 833 Downloads: 469 Vol. 9, No. 34 (2015) September 28, 2015

On the crack path under mixed mode loading on PUR foams

L. Marsavina, E. Linul, T. Voiconi, D. M. Constantinescu, D. A. Apostol

In this paper are presented the crack initiation angles obtained in polyurethane (PUR) foams under mixed mode loading. Closed cell rigid PUR foams having three different densities 100, 145, and 300 kg/m3 were investigated. Experiments were…

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Miscellanea Views: 680 Downloads: 511 Vol. 9, No. 34 (2015) September 28, 2015

Graphene as a model system for 2D fracture behavior of perfect and defective solids

P. Hess

A 2D bond-breaking model is presented that allows the extraction of the intrinsic line or edge energy, fracture toughness, and strain energy release rate of graphene from measured and calculated 2D Young’s moduli and 2D pristine strengths.…

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Miscellanea Views: 522 Downloads: 366 Vol. 13, No. 47 (2019) December 18, 2018 pp. 468-481

Influence of material inhomogeneity and non-linear mechanical behavior of the material on delamination in multilayered beams

Victor Rizov

The delamination fracture in four-point bending beams made of adhesively bonded lengthwise vertical layers is studied assuming that each layer exhibits smooth material inhomogeneity along the width and length of the layer. The study aims…

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Miscellanea Views: 1,195 Downloads: 484 Vol. 9, No. 31 (2015) December 17, 2014 pp. pages 13-22

Determining mode I cohesive law of Pinus pinaster by coupling double cantilever beam test with digital image correlation

J. Xavier, M. Oliveira, J.J.L. Morais, M.F.S.F. de Moura

The direct identification of the cohesive law in pure mode I of Pinus pinaster is addressed. The approach couples the double cantilever beam (DCB) test with digital image correlation (DIC). Wooden beam specimens loaded in the…

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SI: Crack Paths Views: 463 Downloads: 339 Vol. 13, No. 48 (2019) March 5, 2019 pp. 503-512

Microcrack interaction with circular inclusion and interfacial zone

Tomas Profant, Miroslav Hrstka, Jan Klusak

A geometrically simplified plane elasticity problem of a finite small crack emanating from a thin interfacial zone surrounding the circular inclusion situated in the finite bounded domain is investigated. The crack is arbitrarily oriented…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.48.48Copy the DOI link

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SI: Portuguese contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 781 Downloads: 499 Vol. 13, No. 48 (2019) March 2, 2019 pp. 332-347

Validation of fracture envelopes of structural adhesives for mixed-mode strength prediction of bonded joints

Raul Campilho, João Ribeiro, Ricardo Rocha, Alberto Leal, Filipe Viana

In the design of adhesive structures, it is extremely important to accurately predict their strength and fracture properties (critical strain energy release rate in tension, G_IC, and shear, G_IIC). In most cases, the loads occur in…

10.3221/IGF-ESIS.48.32Copy the DOI link

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SI: Crack Paths - CP2024 Views: 598 Downloads: 790 Vol. 19, No. 72 (2025) March 23, 2025 pp. 236-246

Effect of fracture energy estimation on the predictions of mode II behavior of bonded joints using cohesive zone models

Michele Perrella, Enrico Armentani, Giuseppe Lamanna, Valentino Paolo Berardi

Fracture behavior of adhesive joints is an important topic in structural design of new structural elements or in retrofitting of existing ones. The mechanical models available in literature capable of predicting the failure mode of these…

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SI: Russian mechanics contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 710 Downloads: 382 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) September 9, 2025 pp. 321-341

Dynamic damage analysis of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite pressure vessels

Kamal M. Hammad, Iuliia A. Sadykova, Eugene N. Prokopev, Galina V. Tyurina, Semen D. Ignatyev, Eugene S. Statnik

This study investigates spall damage and failure in Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) pressure vessels under explosive internal loading using stimulated electric discharge. Analytical modeling, validation with published experimental…

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