Fracture criteria play a very important role in predicting crack propagation behavior and life
evaluation of cracked bodies. In this paper, mixed mode I-II fracture criteria in the framework …

This important textbook provides an introduction to the concepts of the newly developed
extended finite element method (XFEM) for fracture analysis of structures, as well as for …

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 …

An extended finite element method has been proposed for modeling crack in orthotropic
media. To achieve this aim a discontinuous function and two-dimensional asymptotic crack …

This paper is concerned with the numerical investigation of fracture mechanics parameters
for cracked orthotropic composite structures by using an efficient computational approach …

The present investigation is intended to study the elastostatic fracture response of an
orthotropic cracked plate subjected at infinity to a biaxial uniform load. The effects of …

The paper presents a numerical procedure for the accurate calculation of crack paths in
plane structures. The J-integral is used to determine crack tip loading quantities such as …

When brittle and quasi-brittle materials, are concerned, it is essential to account for the
fundamental fact that they behave differently according as they undergo tensile or …