Abstract: The paper presents a generalized Lagrangian interpolation formula which generates polynomial shape functions of any desired order. Examples are given to show that polynomial shape functions can be generated for simple one ...

Abstract: The Strawley equations are commonly used to determine the stress-intensity value for a single-edge-notch beam subjected to three-point, four-point, or pure bending. These equations were derived using assumptions treating ...

Abstract: A finite element method utilizing quadrilateral elements to obtain an efficient solution to determining the opening‐mode stress intensity factor