Mode II wood fracture characterization using the ELS test

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2007

Authors

Silva, MAL (Author) Other; Morais, JJL (Author) Other; de Moura, MFSF (Author) FEUP; Lousada, JL (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Engineering Fracture Mechanics

Vol. 74

Pages: 2133-2147

ISSN: 0013-7944

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 23 Citations

Scopus - 31 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Mechanical engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-004-7QF

DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2006.10.012

Abstract (EN): This paper describes experimental and numerical studies on the application of the end loaded split test to mode II wood fracture characterization. A new data reduction scheme, based on the specimen compliance and on the equivalent crack concept, is proposed. The method presents three main advantages relatively to the classical methodologies: it does not require crack measurement during propagation; it accounts for the root rotation at the clamping point and includes the effect of the fracture process zone at the crack tip. The new procedure was numerically validated using a two-dimensional finite element analysis including a cohesive damage model, which allows the simulation of crack initiation and growth. The results demonstrated the good performance of the model and the applicability of the end loaded split test for mode II wood fracture characterization.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 15