Using the Equivalent Material Concept and the Average Strain Energy Density to Analyse the Fracture Behaviour of Structural Materials [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2020 This paper provides a complete overview of the applicability of the Equivalent Material Concept in conjunction with the Average Strain Energy Density criterion, to provide predictions of fracture loads in structural materials containing U-notches.
Sergio Cicero +2 more
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Estimation of Mode I Fracture of U-Notched Polycarbonate Specimens Using the Equivalent Material Concept and Strain Energy Density [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2021 Polycarbonate (PC) has a wide range of applications in the electronic, transportation, and biomedical industries. In addition, investigation on the applicability to use PC in superstrate photovoltaic modules is ongoing research.
Jafar Albinmousa +3 more
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Extension of the Equivalent Material Concept to Compressive Loading: Combination with LEFM Criteria for Fracture Prediction of Keyhole Notched Polymeric Samples [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2021 This work analyzes, both theoretically and experimentally, the fracture process of square specimens weakened by keyhole notches and subjected to compressive stresses.
Ali Reza Torabi +4 more
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Notch Fracture in Polymeric Specimens under Compressive Stresses: The Role of the Equivalent Material Concept in Estimating the Critical Stress of Polymers [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2021 In this paper, the fracture of notched polymeric specimens under compressive stresses was investigated both experimentally and theoretically. In the experimental section, to determine the load-carrying capacity (LCC) of U-notched specimens made of ...
Ali Reza Torabi +3 more
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Estimation of Fracture Loads in AL7075-T651 Notched Specimens Using the Equivalent Material Concept Combined with the Strain Energy Density Criterion and with the Theory of Critical Distances [PDF]
Metals, 2018 The main goal of this paper is the application of the Strain Energy Density (SED) criterion and the Theory of Critical Distances (TCD), both of them in combination with the Equivalent Material Concept (EMC), to predict the fracture loads of aluminum ...
Juan Diego Fuentes +5 more
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Concept of Equivalent Stress Criterion For Predicting Failure of Brittle Materials
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH, 2022 Purpose: A paucity of proven failure criteria for brittle engineering materials exists, and this paper intends to present and validate a novel concept of equivalent stress criterion for predicting the failure of brittle isotropic homogeneous materials based on the concept of effective causative failure stress. Design/Methodology/Approach ...
Sackey, S.M., Ngewana, T.Z.
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Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 2023 The fracture of notched elements under mode I loading (tension) is still an inexhaustible research topic, especially when it comes to the fracture of thermoplastic materials such as Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), which experience large plastic strains.
Elżbieta Bura +2 more
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Uniaxial compression of dry wood: experiment and modeling [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 The paper considers the dependence of the load on displacement during uniaxial compression of spruce wood samples with an adjustable deformation rate (1 mm/min); the water content in the samples was equal to 6.4%.
Meltser Rudolf +3 more
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An extension of the Equivalent Material Concept applied to fracture of U-notched solids
Procedia Structural Integrity, 2020 The authors wish to express their gratitude to the European Union’s H2020 research and innovation program for their financial support under the LightCoce project (No 814632).
Gómez, F.J. +2 more
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Fracture Behavior of Two Biopolymers Containing Notches: Effects of Notch Tip Plasticity
Applied Sciences, 2020 This paper analyzes the notch effect on the fracture behavior of two biomaterials (a brittle bone cement and a ductile dental material) under mode I loading. U-notched Brazilian disk (UNBD) specimens of both materials were tested under remote compression,
Sahel Shahbaz +3 more
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