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Asymptotic Stresses around a Crack Tip at the Interface between Planar or Cylindrical Bodies
International Journal of Fracture
  • N.J. Pagano, Wright Laboratory
  • Autar Kaw, University of South Florida
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1995
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00033753
Abstract

Closed-form equations are derived for the asymptotic stresses in the neighborhood of a crack tip impinging on an interface between two isotropic materials. The symmetric problem is considered and follows from an exact elasticity solution formulated by Gupta [1]. The equations are valid for the planar problem, where the interface is straight and also for an axisymmetric problem in the presence of an annular or penny-shaped crack. The equations may serve to establish a tentative criterion that defines the subsequent direction of a crack impinging on a bimaterial interface. The ambiguity of the asymptotic stress state is highlighted and plausible application of the results is discussed.

Citation / Publisher Attribution

International Journal of Fracture, v. 71, issue 2, p. 151-164

Citation Information
N.J. Pagano and Autar Kaw. "Asymptotic Stresses around a Crack Tip at the Interface between Planar or Cylindrical Bodies" International Journal of Fracture Vol. 71 Iss. 2 (1995) p. 151 - 164
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/autar-kaw/49/