Application of the GTN model to quantify constraint effects on ductile fracture of API X65 steels

Yun Jae Kim, Chang Kyun Oh, Chang Sik Oh

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    Abstract

    This paper quantifies the effects of geometry, the loading mode and the specimen size on fracture toughness of the API X65 steel, via plane strain finite element (FE) damage analyses using the GTN model. The validity of FE damage analyses is checked first by comparing with experimental test data for small-sized, cracked bar test. Then the analyses are extended to investigate the effects of the relative crack depth and the specimen size on fracture toughness. It is shown that fracture toughness of the API X65 steel increases with decreasing the relative crack depth and increasing the specimen size.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)667-670
    Number of pages4
    JournalKey Engineering Materials
    Volume324-325 II
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

    Keywords

    • API X65
    • Constraint effect
    • FE damage analysis
    • Fracture toughness
    • GTN model

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Materials Science
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Mechanical Engineering

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