Scale effects and crack propagation in non-linear elastic structures

Y. W. Mai; A. G. Atkins

doi:10.1016/0020-7403(75)90069-7

Scale effects and crack propagation in non-linear elastic structures

Y. W. Mai, A. G. Atkins

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Abstract

New scaling laws are proposed for crack propagation in geometrically similar non-linear elastic structures. The stresses to cause cracking in large non-linear elastic structures are even smaller than those in larger linear structures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	673-675
Number of pages	3
Journal	International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
Volume	17
Issue number	11-12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7403(75)90069-7
Publication status	Published - 1975
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Civil and Structural Engineering
General Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Aerospace Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Applied Mathematics

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