Abstrakt: The integral concepts for calculation of the generalized stress intensity factor and elastic T stress are presented. Both the integrals are based on a validity [...]

Abstrakt: Relations between crack opening displacement (CTOD) and other fracture mechanics parameters are of a great importance in fracture mechanics. The basic aim of t [...]

The aim of the study was to present influence of the three-dimensional spacing of the bone implants to the stability of bone fracture fixing in biplane external stabilize [...]

Fracture behaviour of concrete is studied using two-phase material model. Propagation of a single macrocrack in hardened cement paste (matrix) and aggregate (particle) is [...]

Paper is focused on comprehensive solution of probabilistic integrity assessment of pressure vessels. Engineering criteria was fully respected during solution, however fr [...]

Under the consideration of the bi-material notch composed of two orthotropic materials the potential direction of the crack initiated from the notch tip is determined fro [...]

Under the assumptions of linear elastic fracture mechanics the behaviour of cracks and general singular stress concentrators is studied and compared. The stress distribu [...]

Presented paper is concerned with the numerical modeling of quasibrittle materials such as concrete. Brancherie and Ibrahimbegovic are authors of a simple model capable o [...]

The aim of this paper is to investigate the beginnings of crack propagation from sharp V-notches. Stress distribution around the tip of a V-notch is described on the basi [...]

Seven ductile fracture criteria are applied to simulation of cold forward extrusion and their performance in prediction of chevron cracks is presented. The criteria are i [...]

The study presented herein is a preliminary part of an on-going research on post-crack performance of steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) column under quasi-static lat [...]

This paper presents the consideration on the change judgement of J integral and Q parameter as the base parameters of two-parameter elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. An [...]

The results of fracture experiments and numerical model with sandstone specimens are presented in this paper. The aim is the comparison of selected mechanical/fracture pa [...]

The paper presents experimental determination of mechanical properties of different types of animal hairs. Mortars reinforced by thin fibres have promising properties for [...]

In this paper is solved a 3D analysis of growing crack of the chevron notched three-point-bending specimen. On macroscale the specimen body is modeled as an elastic homog [...]

Presented paper deals with fracture behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced composites on the basis of Portland (PC) and alumina (HC) cement. Carbon fibres can be used for [...]

Physical and chemical changes in quasibrittle materials loaded with high temperature affect the fracture mechanical behavior of structures. Threepoint bending tests of no [...]

A two-parameter fracture mechanics method is applied to small cracks near a stress concentrator. The small crack in the present contribution is considered as crack influe [...]

Three point bending test of central notched specimen is used for determination of fracture properties of concrete, mortar and hardened cement paste. The properties – e. [...]

The occurrence of deformation twins in the ductile-to-brittle transition (DBT) temperature region were observed under different testing conditions. Mechanical twinning c [...]

The masonry constructions are widely used for a long time. Nowadays, new masonry structures are on demand owing to its variety and appealing mechanical properties. Both b [...]

This paper deals with numerical simulation of the fracture process in cementitious composite specimens. A technique based on physical discretization of continuum is emplo [...]

The contribution deals with the 3D analysis of the chevron notched three point bending specimen which is used to determine the fracture toughness of brittle matrix compos [...]

The basic fracture properties of cement-based composite are ascertained on the basis of test evaluations of the specimens in suitable test configurations. Three-point ben [...]

Complex analysis of massive historical structures that takes into account all geometrical details is still not computationally feasible. Instead, either coupled or uncoup [...]

This paper is focused on fracture energy which belongs to the basic fracture-mechanical characteristics of quasi-brittle materials. This parameter is explored here from t [...]