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T Joint with LOP defect

P r ob l e m S t at e m e nt
In a critical welded structure by quenched and tempered (Q&T) steel of ASTM 517
‘F’ grade, an lack of penetration (LOP) defect was detected in a T-Joint location
during inspection. The T-Joint is subjected to a load of 120 MPa. Determine the path
of crack propagation and estimate the fatigue life of the joint before it fracture. ΔKth
= 130 MPa√mm, KC = 1600 MPa√mm, C = 1.27E-14, m = 3.4
L e a rn i ng Ou tc o m es

• From this tutorial we will learn

– To know the importance of fracture toughness value in crack
propagation analysis
– Use of double - edge crack
S t e ps
• Importing the CDB file into Franc3D software
• Incorporating the crack at critical location
• Perform Static Crack analysis – to determine the SIF of initial crack
• Perform Growth crack analysis – to set crack parameters
• Perform Crack propagation analysis till it becomes critical
• Review results
I n te r p re ta t io n
• Interpretation of SIF value with fracture toughness value.
• Verifying the crack propagation path with the experimental path.

Initial crack Final crack