To confirm the theory and static defect energy (SDE) equations proposed in
the first part, extensive numerical simulation studies are performed in thi
s portion. Stiffness method is applied to calculate the components of the s
tresses and strains from which the energy components and finally, the SDE a
re obtained. Examples are designed to cover almost all kinds of possibiliti
es. Variables include structural type, material, cross-section, support con
straint, loading type, magnitude and position. The SDE diagram is unique in
the way of presenting damage information: two different energy constants a
re separated by a sharp vertical drop right at the damage location. Simulat
ion results are successfully implemented for both methods in all the cases.