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Revit Joint – Multiple crack

P r ob l e m S t at e m e nt
In a particular portion of an aircraft hull, multiple cracks are found in the
revit hole during the periodic inspection. Thickness of the plate is 3 mm,
and the initial edge crack is of 2 mm. Determine fatigue life to which the
crack reaches its critical length. ΔKth = 160 MPa√mm, KC = 1600 MPa√mm,
C = 5.21E-13, m = 3.
L e a rn i ng Ou tc o m es
• From the above tutorial we have learned
– To understand about multiple crack propagation
– Use of single 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 through-wall
• Review results
I n te r p re ta t io n
• Interpretation of SIF value with fracture toughness value.