• About
    • Who We Are
    • S.A.F.E.R. Simulation
    • Partners & Providers
    • News & Events
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • Applications
    • What We Solve
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Detailed Stress
    • Composites
    • Fracture Mechanics
    • Residual Stress
    • Sim Apps
  • Products
    • What We Develop
    • StressCheck Professional
      • StressCheck Core
      • Solvers
      • Advanced Modules
      • Utilities
    • StressCheck Apps
      • CAE Handbook
      • StressCheck Tool Box
  • Support
    • How We Can Help
    • Getting Started
    • Software FAQ’s
    • Documentation
    • Training
    • Consulting
    • Product Updates
  • Simulation
    • How We Simulate
    • Simulation Governance
    • History of FEA
    • Dictionary & Terms
    • Simulation FAQ
    • Simulation References
  • Resource Library
    • Case Studies
    • Webinars
    • Product Demos
    • Product Downloads
    • StressCheck Tutorials
    • Sim App & API Development
  • Contact Us
  • Register
Login

Forgot Password?

Login
ESRD ESRD ESRD ESRD
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • S.A.F.E.R. Simulation
    • Partners & Providers
    • News & Events
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • Applications
    • What We Solve
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Detailed Stress
    • Composites
    • Fracture Mechanics
    • Residual Stress
    • Sim Apps
  • Products
    • What We Develop
    • StressCheck Professional
      • StressCheck Core
      • Solvers
      • Advanced Modules
      • Utilities
    • StressCheck Apps
      • CAE Handbook
      • StressCheck Tool Box
  • Support
    • How We Can Help
    • Getting Started
    • Software FAQ’s
    • Documentation
    • Training
    • Consulting
    • Product Updates
  • Simulation
    • How We Simulate
    • Simulation Governance
    • History of FEA
    • Dictionary & Terms
    • Simulation FAQ
    • Simulation References
  • Resource Library
    • Case Studies
    • Webinars
    • Product Demos
    • Product Downloads
    • StressCheck Tutorials
    • Sim App & API Development

Pros and Cons of 3D Crack Growth Simulation using Finite Elements

Abstract: Recent advances in fatigue crack growth simulation technology make it possible to predict crack size and shape as a function of load cycles for more complex structural configurations than previously possible. These technology advances, often based on computing stress intensity factors (SIFs) using the finite element method (FEM), allow the removal of many of the limiting assumptions previously required for analysis but also introduce new sources of error (the errors of approximation) which must be considered and controlled for effective use of numerical simulation in the prediction of fatigue life.

Originally presented as a track presentation at the 2017 ASIP conference in Jacksonville, FL.

Categories: Fracture Mechanics Module, Linear Elasticity Solver, MeshSim Advanced Module, Non-Linear Solver, Residual Stress Modules, Simulation Technology, StressCheck Core, StressCheck Powered Apps. Tags: Coldworking Stress, Damage Tolerance, Fracture Mechanics, Numerical Simulation, Residual Stress, Simulation Apps.
  • Scroll to View This Resource (Login May Be Required)

You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us

Related Resources

    Read more View Details

    StressCheck Tutorial: Converting Mapping to Geometric in Selected Surfaces Only

    Linear Elasticity Solver, StressCheck Core, StressCheck Professional
    Read more View Details

    Predictive Crack Growth Technique for Laser Peening Process Development

    Fracture Mechanics Module, Linear Elasticity Solver, MeshSim Advanced Module, Simulation Technology, StressCheck Core, StressCheck Powered Apps, StressCheck Professional
    Read more View Details

    StressCheck Tutorial: Modeling Spline-Shaped Thru Cracks

    Fracture Mechanics Module, StressCheck Core, StressCheck Professional
    Read more View Details

    Smart Engineering Simulation Apps

    CAE Handbook, Simulation Technology, StressCheck Powered Apps, StressCheck Toolbox
    Read more View Details

    StressCheck Tutorial: Body Force Load

    Linear Elasticity Solver, StressCheck Core, StressCheck Professional
    Read more View Details

    StressCheck Tutorial: Sample Global-Local Workflow for a 3D Cracked Rib

    Fracture Mechanics Module, Linear Elasticity Solver, MeshSim Advanced Module, StressCheck Core, StressCheck Professional
    Read more View Details

    StressCheck Tutorial: Crack Front Automeshing/Auto Integration Radius Features

    Fracture Mechanics Module, Linear Elasticity Solver, MeshSim Advanced Module, StressCheck Core, StressCheck Professional
    Read more View Details

    Helpful Hints and Tips: Excel VBA Basic Example

    StressCheck Powered Apps, StressCheck Professional
Previous - Next

Looking for Resources?

Interested in a Demo, Evaluation or Purchase?

Have a Software Question, Issue or Feature Request?

Recent News & Events

  • StressCheck v11, CAE Handbook v11 and StressCheck Tool Box 5.0 Released!
  • Happy Holidays from ESRD!
  • StressCheck User Experience v2.0 Survey Results

Quick Links

  • Getting Started
  • Product Updates
  • Software FAQs
  • Demos

Testimonials

  • “Through the use of StressCheck® the A-10 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program’s (ASIP) Analysis Group is able to model more accurately the physics of fatigue crack propagation in critical aircraft structure.  Through this tool we are able to model, analyze and predict failure of aircraft structure and then develop crucial inspection and maintenance planes to ensure the safety and sustainability of our nations warplanes.  Without the analysis capability provided to us through StressCheck® we would not be able to provide accurate assessments of the A-10 structure to top USAF leadership.”

    SWRI Research Engineer
    Southwest Research Institute

Subscribe to ESRD News & S.A.F.E.R. Simulation

Want to be a part of the discussion? Sign up to receive blog posts and other ESRD updates:

Member Portal

  • Member Login
  • Member Registration

 

Contact Us

© 2021 · Engineering Software Research & Development, Inc. | Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookie Policy | Software License Agreement | Software Maintenance and Technical Support Policy

[contact-form-7 id="885" title="Untitled"]
ESRD, Inc. collects your information for the sole purpose of identifying interest in our products and technologies. The information you provide herein will not be shared with any other organization. Please ensure the fields are up to date and click "Download" to download the software.