Self-healing or healable polymers can recuperate their function after physical damage. This
process involves diffusion of macromolecules across severed interfaces until the structure of …

This paper examines the applicability of the different surrogate-models (SMs) to predict the
stress intensity factor (SIF) of a crack propagating in topside piping, as an inexpensive …

Experimental test methods are used to determine material properties and fracture
parameters. However, due to cost, lack of test material, etc., experimental tests cannot …

This paper presents a comprehensive study on fracture mechanics, with a focus on stress
intensity factor (SIF) determination, using a combination of experimental, numerical, and …

The stress intensity factor is one of the most important concepts in fracture mechanics
because of stresses near the crack tip increase in proportion to it. Therefore, it must be …

During NPP operation the reactor vessel will be affected by degradation mechanizms, such
as thermal aging, irradiation embrittlement, corrosion and fatigue. These degradation …

This work examines approaches for evaluating stress intensity factors (SIF), with a specific
focus on the finite element method (FEM) and extended finite element method (XFEM) in the …

ABSTRACT A finite rectangular plate with double edge crack under uniaxial tension
depends on the assumptions of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics LEFM and plane strain …

The component failure in the machine parts that affect the function during its operation is due
the fatigue failure and crack formation. As an initiative of dynamic analysis of the cracks …

Generally, material properties such as the modulus of elasticity, yield strength or fracture
toughness are determined by conducting an experiment. Sometimes experimental …