Abstract
A laminate model is employed to solve the elastodynamic problem of a collinear crack in an inhomogeneous material. The inhomogeneous material is treated as a series of thinner layer. The Laplace and Fourier transforms are used to reduce the problem to a set of singular integral equations that is solved numerically. Numerical results of two collinear cracks in a functionally graded material strip are obtained to show the influence of material inhomogeneity and crack position on crack tip field intensities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-13 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Acta Mechanica |
Volume | 153 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |