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Time-Dependent J-Integral Solution for Semi-elliptical Surface Crack in HDPE

M. Bendouba¹, A. Djebli¹, A. Aid¹, N. Benseddiq², M. Benguediab³

1 University of Mustapha Stambouli, B.P 305, Mascara, Algeria.
2 University Lille 1, Bd P. 59655 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France.
3 University of Djilali Liabès, Sidi Bel Abèss, Algeria.

Computers, Materials & Continua 2015, 45(3), 163-186. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmc.2015.045.163

Abstract

This work focuses on a linear elastic analysis by the finite element method and the development of a shape function, commonly known as geometrical correction factor, for the case of semi-elliptical crack in a cylindrical rod. We used the same shape function to analyze the behavior of the rod in the case of a viscoelastic medium materialized by a polymeric material such as HDPE. A linear viscoelastic model calibrated from a relaxation test was developed and implemented in Abaqus. Results showed a relatively good performance, compared with finite element method.

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