Surf3d: A 3-D Finite-Element Program for the Analysis of Surface and Corner Cracks in Solids Subjected to Mode-1 Loadings

By National Aeronautics and Space Administration

A computer program, surf3d, that uses the 3D finite-element method to calculate the stress-intensity factors for surface, corner, and embedded cracks in finite-thickness plates with and without circular holes, was developed. The cracks are assumed to be either elliptic or part eliptic in shape. The computer program uses eight-noded hexahedral elements to model the solid. The program uses a skyline storage and solver. The stress-intensity factors are evaluated using the force method, the crack-opening displacement method, and the 3-D virtual crack closure methods. In the manual the input to and the output of the surf3d program are described. This manual also demonstrates the use of the program and describes the calculation of the stress-intensity factors. Several examples with sample data files are included with the manual. To facilitate modeling of the user's crack configuration and loading, a companion program (a preprocessor program) that generates the data for the surf3d called gensurf was also developed. The gensurf program is a three dimensional mesh generator program that requires minimal input and that builds a complete data file for surf3d. The program surf3d is operational on Unix machines such as CRAY Y-MP, CRAY-2, and Convex C-220. Raju, I. S. and Newman, J. C., Jr. Langley Research Center COMPUTER PROGRAMS; CRACK OPENING DISPLACEMENT; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; STRESS CONCENTRATION; SURFACE CRACKS; COMPUTATIONAL GRIDS; CRACK CLOSURE; CRAY COMPUTERS; HOLES (MECHANICS); SHAPES; STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS; UNIX (OPERATING SYSTEM)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1731036817
• ISBN13: 9781731036810
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"