A PROBABILISTIC ELASTIC-PLASTIC FRACTURE MECHANICS ANALYSIS OF THROUGH-WALL CRACKED TUBULAR MEMBERS

This paper presents the results of a probabilistic elastic-plastic fracture mechanics analysis of tubular members. The fracture theory is based on J-Tearing theory while the probabilistic analysis is based on a discrete probability method denoted RASCAL. Applications of the methodology to through-wall cracked tubular structures are provided. The results demonstrate that the assessment of the structural integrity for this physically non-linear problem is a strong function of the inherent variability in the material properties of the member.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OMAE 90, Proc of the 9th Intl Conference Offshore Mechanics & Arctic Engng, Houston Tx USA, 18-23 Feb 1990, v 2, pt A, p 169 [13 p, 12 ref, 3 tab, 7 fig]
• Authors:
  • Kurth, R E
  • Brust, F W
• Publication Date: 1990

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cracking; Fracture mechanics; Structural members
• Uncontrolled Terms: Crack propagation; Probabilistic methods
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00699550
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM