The stress-intensity factor for the circumferential semi-elliptical surface cracks in a hollow
cylinder's cross section under torsion is calculated using a finite-element technique. The …

The problem of mixed mode fracture induced by a semi-elliptical circumferential crack lying
at the outer surface of the cross-section of a hollow cylinder is considered. The cylinder is …

Residual stress and cracks after welding are widespread mechanical defects in gas and oil
pipelines. Internal pressures cause crack propagation and reduce the fatigue life of …

To understand and analyse fatigue cracking that occurred in heavy truck trailers, a
framework based on the damage tolerance concept was proposed to investigate the …

This paper aims to provide a prediction of the crack growth in the rail wheel–due to cyclic
braking loads, mechanical loads and residual stress from manufacture process. A 3D …

This paper provides a method for solving thermal fatigue crack growth in the rail wheel
under stop braking spectrum. The analysis was performed in three stages. In the first stage …

This paper provides a method for addressing thermal fatigue crack growth in railway wheels,
allowing for rail chill effects under block braking. A 3D non-linear finite element model has …

The article presents the results of experimental estimation of the possibility of early
registration of structural defects using the acoustic-emission method of control, based on the …

This chapter presents simple computational tools for determining the stress intensity factors
associated with small sub-mm cracks in realistic complex geometries under arbitrary flight …

The ability to predict crack growth in wheels has significant implications for existing rolling
stock. Safety and the cost of wheel management practices will be improved through a …