Abstract: Correction methods for the determination of dynamic stress-intensity factors from isochromatic crack-tip stress patterns are developed within the framework of a Westergaard-type stress-function ...

Abstract: A series of photoelastic experiments were conducted to study crack-wave interaction in thick-walled rings. Particular attention was paid to the initiation, propagation and branching of small flaws ...

Abstract: Dynamic stress fields near cracks follow in part from the reflection of crack surface waves by the crack edges. To gain insight into the reflection process, the problem of stationary normal ...

Abstract: A complete fracture mechanics investigation of the cracking of the Kolnbrein arch dam is presented in two parts. In Part I, the history of cracking of this dam and theories attempting to explain it are described. The ...

Abstract: Part two of a complete fracture mechanics investigation of the cracking of the Kölnbrein Arch Dam is presented. Cracking which occurred in the heel region of the dam is investigated using computer simulation and fracture ...