Computational Methods for Fatigue and Fracture

• Other Authors: Branco, Ricardo (Editor), Berto, Filippo (Editor), Wu, Shengchuan (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; finite element method; Taguchi method; tooth surface contact stress; tooth profile deviations; meshing errors; lead crowning modifications; critical load; fracture; tubular cantilever beam; U-notch; theory of critical distances; LEFM; mesh density; mixed mode stress intensity factors; fatigue crack growth; FEM; fatigue failure; design flaws; mechanical system; parametric ALT; hinge kit system; XFEM; ANSYS mechanical; smart crack growth; stress intensity factors; fatigue life prediction; gears; Single Tooth Bending Fatigue; STBF; Finite Element Model; material characterization; multiaxial fatigue; critical plane; metal casting; mold design; simulation; optimization; fatigue life; reliability; n/a
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The development of modern numerical methods has led to significant advances in the field of fatigue and fracture, which are pivotal issues in structural integrity. Because of the permanent tendency to shorten time-to-market periods and the development cost, the use of the finite element method, exte...