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Crack propagation under general in-plane loading

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Palaniswamy, Karuppagounder (1972) Crack propagation under general in-plane loading. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/M7WW-G964. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08252010-104555143

Abstract

The problem of crack extension in brittle materials under general loading conditions is investigated. Methods of solution of the related two-dimensional elasto-static boundary value problem are discussed. Using Kolosov-Muskhelishvili stress functions, an approximate solution is obtained. The effect of the approximation on the results is estimated by solving two related problems exactly. Then using two postulates the critical loads and crack extension direction are determined under loading conditions unsymmetrical to the crack axis. Results are compared with those obtained using a different set of postulates.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Aeronautics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Aeronautics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Knauss, Wolfgang Gustav
Group:GALCIT
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:7 June 1971
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:08252010-104555143
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08252010-104555143
DOI:10.7907/M7WW-G964
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:6007
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
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Deposited On:26 Aug 2010 15:09
Last Modified:20 Dec 2019 19:40

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