How to Calculate and Solve for Plain Strain Fracture Toughness | Fracture
Last Updated on December 14, 2022
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To compute for plain strain fracture toughness, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Applied Stress (σ), Crack Length (α) and Crack Length (β).
The formula for calculating plain strain fracture toughness:
KIC = σ√(παβ)
Where:
KIC = Plain Strain Fracture Toughness
σ = Applied Stress
α, β = Crack Lengths
Given an example;
Find the plain strain fracture toughness when the applied stress is 11, the crack length is 7 and the crack length is 5.
This implies that;
σ = Applied Stress = 11
a = Crack Length = 7
β = Crack Length = 5
KIC = σ√(παβ)
KIC = (11)√(π(7)(3))
KIC = (11)√(65.97)
KIC = (11)(8.12)
KIC = 89.34
Therefore, the plain strain fracture toughness is 89.34 J/cm².
Calculating the Applied Stress when the Plain Strain Fracture Toughness, the Crack Length and the Crack Length is Given.
σ = KIC / √(παβ)
Where:
σ = Applied Stress
KIC = Plain Strain Fracture Toughness
α = Crack Length
β = Crack Length
Let’s solve an example;
Find the applied stress when the plain strain fracture toughness is 24, the crack length is 8 and crack length is 4.
This implies that;
KIC = Plain Strain Fracture Toughness = 24
α = Crack Length = 8
β = Crack Length = 4
σ = KIC / √(παβ)
σ = 24 / √(π(8)(4))
σ = 24 / √100.53
σ = 24 / 10.026
σ = 2.39
Therefore, the applied stress is 2.39.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Fracture under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Plain Strain Fracture Toughness under Fracture
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the plain strain fracture toughness according to the respective parameter which is the Applied Stress (σ), Crack Length (α) and Crack Length (β).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Applied Stress (σ) is 11, Crack Length (α) is 7 and Crack Length (β) is 5.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the plain strain fracture toughness and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
