Abstract
This paper describes an optimization scheme for the J parameter calculation of cracks postulated in complex geometrical configurations such as elbow entries/exits and/or thickness transitions. The principle of this scheme comes from the RSE-M/5.4 Appendix allowing the definition of a specific compendium for given configurations. After a detailed presentation of the numerical protocol, an illustration of the required effort and the potential benefits is proposed for an elbow configuration. It is then shown that: The effort is significant but can be anticipated and automated and The potential benefit in terms of applied J is significant (a ratio of three in the proposed application).
Issue Section:
Materials and Fabrication
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