Abstract: Stress singularities occur at the free edge of the interface of bonded dissimilar materials. General relations for a compound with 90-degree angles of the two materials are given for the ...

Abstract: The failure probability of notched tensile bars is calculated using the multi-axial Weibull theory. The influence exerted by the stress concentration factor, the stress gradient in the notch ...

Abstract: Bars loaded by opposite concentrated forces via rollers are appropriate test specimens for the determination of the fracture toughness, KIc, and the crack resistance curve (R-curve) of ceramic ...

Abstract: Stress intensity factors for long longitudinal and complete circumferential cracks under stress gradients were calculated using a weight function method. The weight functions were obtained by a ...

Abstract: The simulation of cavitation phenomena plays an important role for development of modern hydraulic tools and injection systems. Cavitation leads to a reduction of mass flow and influences the ...