The ETM method for assessing the significance of crack-like defects in engineering structures

Authors
Schwalbe, KH Zerbst, U Brocks, W Cornec, A Heerens, J Amstutz, H
Citation
Kh. Schwalbe et al., The ETM method for assessing the significance of crack-like defects in engineering structures, FATIG FRACT, 21(10), 1998, pp. 1215-1231
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
ISSN journal
8756758X → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
10
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1215 - 1231
Database
ISI
SICI code
8756-758X(199810)21:10<1215:TEMFAT>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The Engineering Flaw Assessment Method, EFAM, is presently being developed at GKSS. It consists of several individual documents for determining materi al properties and the crack driving force. The present paper briefly descri bes the document EFAM ETM 97 which provides guidance for estimating the cra ck tip opening displacement (CTOD) and the J-integral as driving force para meters for homogeneous structures. The CTOD and J can be expressed as funct ions of applied force or applied strain.