M. Garau
Alternating Strain Regimes for Failure Propagation in Flexural Systems
Garau, M.; Nieves, M. J.; Jones, I. S.
Abstract
We consider both analytical and numerical studies of a steady-state fracture process inside a discrete mass-beam structure, composed of periodically placed masses connected by Euler–Bernoulli beams. A fault inside the structure is assumed to propagate with a constant speed and this occurs as a result of the action of a remote sinusoidal, mechanical load. The established regime of fracture corresponds to the case of an alternating generalised strain regime. The model is reduced to a Wiener–Hopf equation and its solution is presented. We determine the minimum feeding wave energy required for the steady-state fracture process to occur. In addition, we identify the dynamic features of the structure during the steady-state fracture regime. A transient analysis of this problem is also presented, where the existence of steady-state fracture regimes, revealed by the analytical model, are verified and the associated transient features of this process are discussed.
Citation
Garau, M., Nieves, M. J., & Jones, I. S. (2019). Alternating Strain Regimes for Failure Propagation in Flexural Systems. Quarterly Journal of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics, 305 - 339. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmam/hbz008
Acceptance Date | Mar 16, 2019 |
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Publication Date | May 13, 2019 |
Journal | The Quarterly Journal of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics |
Print ISSN | 0033-5614 |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 305 - 339 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmam/hbz008 |
Keywords | Discrete periodic media, mass-beam structures, fracture, Wiener-Hopf technique, numerical simulations. |
Public URL | https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417514 |
Publisher URL | https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmam/hbz008 |
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