Download or read book Crack Growth Analysis Using Boundary Elements written by A. Portela and published by Wit Pr/Computational Mechanics. This book was released on 1992-12 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boundary Element Method (BEM) is now widely regarded as the most accurate numerical tool for the analysis of crack problems in linear elastic fracture mechanics. This crack growth software utilizes the BEM and and removes the task of remeshing as the crack propagates, which is one of the drawbacks of finite element software. Furthermore, it evaluates accurate stress intensity factors for which the BEM is renowned. The software uses the established criterion for crack propagation and evaluates residual strength as well as fatigue life calculations.