Crack initiation at a V-notch — Finite Fracture Mechanics

Stress & incremental energy release rate vs. crack length. Interactive coupled-criterion exploration.
Chair of Lightweight Design, University of Rostock
σ(x)
σc
𝒢inc
𝒢c

Parameters

σ∞ 10MPa
230
σc 200MPa
50200
𝒢c 2.00mJ/mm²
0.102.00
Coupled criterion
Adjust σ∞ until a crack nucleates.
Build by Mathis Hach at CLD, Uni Rostock with Claude Opus 4.7.