This paper presents the results of 124 pure Mode I fracture toughness tests on two types of
anisotropic rocks, the metamorphic Grimsel Granite and the sedimentary Mont Terri …

Application of composite materials is on the rise due to several physical and mechanical
advantages. Despite these preferences, development of imperfections and cracks during …

We evaluate the accuracy of three well-known fracture growth theories to predict crack
trajectories in anisotropic rocks through comparison with new experimental data. The results …

Understanding the anisotropic fracture mechanism of shale is of significance to assess the
development of a stimulated reservoir volume. In this study, three-point bending tests were …

Due to the existence of cracks and defects in composite materials during the manufacturing
process, damage and crack growth in these materials must be anticipated before …

Three-dimensional (3D)-printed parts are an essential subcategory of additive
manufacturing with the recent proliferation of research in this area. However, 3D-printed …

Regrading to the numerous potentials of additive manufacturing in producing components,
three-dimensional (3D)-printed parts are becoming more prevalent in various industries and …

In order to predict the fracture direction and fracture loadings of cracked materials under the
general mixed-mode state, this paper presents a new general mixed-mode brittle fracture …

An effective approach is proposed to predict the remaining fatigue life (RFL) of structures
with stochastic parameters. The extended finite element method (XFEM) was firstly used to …

Longmaxi shale exhibits strong anisotropy due to its bedding planes induced by diagenesis.
The anisotropic properties of shale have a significant effect on the stability control of …