Abstract: The superseismic stage of contact between a rigid punch and a linearly elastic medium is studied by the self-similar potential technique. It is shown that the instantaneous values of contact ...

Abstract: This paper describes a computationally efficient weight function technique which can be used to estimate the opening-mode stress intensity factor around the perimeter of planar surface or embedded ...

Abstract: In the design of bolted flanged connections, the a-priori unknown interface contact stress condition is an important factor, determining directly whether leakage is probable and, indirectly, the ...

Abstract: In most bolted connections, the unknown interface pressure distribution and the extent of the contact region are essential parameters in any stress analysis. Concerning these parameters, experimental ...

Abstract: An integral technique has been used to estimate opening mode stress intensity factors, K1 , for embedded rectangular and irregular planar defects subjected to uniform tension. These estimates ...

Abstract: Finite elements and two-dimensional photoelasticity have been used to analyze thick-walled cylinders which contain arrays of straight-fronted, longitudinal-radial cracks of unequal depth. The stress ...