O trabalho trata da utilização de formulações não-convencionais de elementos finitos na obtenção de fatores de intensidade de tensão associados a múltiplas fissuras distribuídas num domínio bidimensional. A formulação do problema de múltiplas fissuras baseia-se numa abordagem de sobreposição proposta pelo Método da Partição (\"Splitting Method\"). Segundo essa abordagem a solução do problema pode ser encontrada a partir da sobreposição de três subproblemas combinados de tal forma que o fluxo de tensão resultante nas faces das fissuras seja nulo. O uso do Método dos Elementos Finitos (MEF) em sua forma convencional pode requerer um refinamento excessivo da rede nesse tipo de problema, aumentando o custo computacional da análise. Objetivando reduzir este custo, empregam-se duas formulações não-convencionais, de forma independente, num dos subproblemas, dito local: a formulação híbrido-Trefftz de tensão e o Método dos Elementos Finitos Generalizados (MEFG). Na formulação híbrido-Trefftz é adotado o recurso do enriquecimento seletivo mediante o refrno- p na aproximação dos campos de deslocamento no contorno do elemento. Já com relação ao MEFG, empregam-se funções polinomiais e a solução analítica da mecânica da fratura como funções enriquecedoras. Exemplos de simulação numérica são apresentados no sentido de comprovar que a utilização dessas formulações não-convencionais juntamente com o Método da Partição viabiliza a obtenção de resultados com boa aproximação com recurso a redes pouco refinadas, reduzindo significativamente o custo computacional de toda a análise. / This paper treats with the use of non-conventional finite element formulations to obtain the stress intensity factor of multiple cracks located in a two-dimensional domain. The formulation of the multiple cracks problem is based on an overlapping approach suggested by the Splitting Method. Accordingly, the solution of the problem can be achieved by dividing the problem in three steps, combined so that the resulting stress flux is zero on the cracks face. The use of the Finite Element Method (FEM) in its conventional formulation requires a mesh refinement in this kind of problem, then increasing the computational cost. Aiming to reduce this cost, two non-conventional formulations are used independently to solve the local problem: the Hybrid-Trefftz stress formulation and the Generalized Finite Elements Method (GFEM). The Hybrid-Trefftz formulation is applied with selective enrichment using p-refinement in the displacements field on the element boundaries. The GFEM employs polynomial functions and analytical solutions of the fracture mechanics as enrichment functions. Examples of numerical simulations are presented in order to show that non- conventional formulations and the Splitting Method can provide accurate results with coarse mesh, thus reducing the computational cost.

Matériaux incontournables des matériaux fonctionnels, les alliages à mémoire de forme(AMF) peuvent présenter de très larges déformations réversibles. La Transformation de Phase Martensitique (TPM), ayant lieu lorsqu’il est soumis à une action mécanique ou thermique, lui confère des caractéristiques particulières. Le comportement thermomécanique des AMF est à présent bien maîtrisé. Cependant la connaissance de leur comportement `a la rupture reste un enjeu majeur pour leur dimensionnement dans le cadre de leur industrialisation pérenne. Ces travaux de recherche se sont attachés `a la connaissance, la description et la quantification du phénomène de localisation en pointe de fissure liée à la TPM induite sous contrainte, au travers du développement d’un modèle prédictif et de sa corrélation expérimentale par mesures de champs simultanées lors d’essais de rupture sur des éprouvettes fissurées de NiTi. Deux modèles analytiques basés sur la mécanique linéaire de la rupture, intégrant le caractère dissymétrique du comportement des AMF en traction/compression, ont été développés pour la prédiction des zones de transformation au voisinage de la pointe de fissure en tenant compte des différents modes de rupture ( élémentaires et mixtes I+II) et du rayon de courbure en pointe de fissure. Un banc de caractérisation par mesures simultanées de champs cinématiques par corrélation d’images (DIC) et thermique par thermographie infrarouge a été développé pour cartographier les champs expérimentaux d’essais de rupture en mode I sur des éprouvettes pré-fissurées. Cette bonne corrélation des modèles analytiques ouvre de nombreuses perspectives concernant l’analyse du couplage thermo mécanique associé à la TPM en pointe de fissure, l’enrichissement des modèles analytiques initiaux, et la confrontation avec les résultats expérimentaux pour des modes de rupture plus complexes (II et mixte I+II). / Major player among functional materials, Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) may undergo verylarge reversible strain. SMA exhibit a Martensitic Phase Transformation (MPT) when they aresubmitted to mechanical or thermal actions, and that gives them some specific characteristics.The thermomechanical behavior of SMA is now well controlled. However, the knowledge of theSMA fracture behavior is a major challenge for their design and sizing for their sustainableindustrialization. This research project has focused on the understanding, describing and quantifyingof the phenomenon of localization at the crack tip due to stress-induced MPT. The study includestwo main aspects: the development of an analytical model and its experimental correlation bysimultaneous field’s measurements during tests on cracked NiTi specimens. Two analytical modelsbased on the linear fracture mechanics and those introduce the asymmetrical nature of the SMAbehavior in tension/compression, were developed for the prediction of transformation zones in thevicinity of the crack tip, taking into account the fracture mode (elementary and mixed ones)and the radii of curvature of the crack tip. A testbench with the measurement of simultaneouskinematic field with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and thermal field with infrared thermographywas designed for mapping the experimental fields during fracture tests in mode I on pre-crackedspecimen. This good correlation of analytical models opens up many perspectives on the analysisof thermomechanical coupling associated with the MPT at the crack tip, the enrichment of the initialanalytical models, and comparison with experimental results for more complex failure modes (II andmixed I+II).

The presented diploma thesis concerns linear fracture mechanics and deals with determination of the stress intensity factor of the finite crack, which is located in the vicinity of the bimaterial interface, solved by the distributed dislocation technique and theory of complex potencials. The work is possible to devide into three parts. The first part includes basic concepts of the linear fracture mechanics and is also dedicated to the mechanics of composite materials. The second part deals with the determination of the stress intensity factor from solving singular integral equation formulated by Bueckner's principle and the distributed dislocation technique. The third part includes the specific configuration of the crack with respect to the bimaterial interface and the solution, which is compared with results obtained from the FE analysis.

The objective of this diploma thesis is the stress-strain analysis of the crack terminating at the orthotropic bi-material interface suggested as the plane problem of the linear fracture mechanics. The first part is engaged in basic relations of the linear fracture mechanics. The second part is focused on the singularity exponent evaluation for the crack impinging and generally inclined with respect to the bi-material interface. It follows the determination of the generalized stress intensity factors applying the analytical-numerical approach represented by the finite element analysis. The last part of this work is focused on the testing of algorithms applied to the specific crack and bi-material interface configurations. A conclusion discusses the influence of the bi-material mechanical properties and the angel of the crack inclination to the obtained numerical results.

A new methodology of polymer pipe lifetime estimation taking into account residual stresses is described in this thesis. Engineering equations derived based on numerical simulations of a hydrostatic pressure test are proposed. Residual lifetime calculations were performed for different loading conditions using experimental data of a creep crack propagation in studied material and stress distribution in the pipe wall. The effects which significantly influence lifetime estimation were quantified with special focus on residual stresses.

The presented diploma thesis deals with a problem of a generalized stress intensity factor determination and a consecutive study of stress distribution around the bimaterial notch tip, combining analytical and numerical methods. This task is possible to sectionalize into three parts. The first part is dedicated to the fundamentals of the linear fracture mechanics and the mechanics of composite materials. The second part deals with methods of anisotropic plane elasticity solution. Pursuant to the solution the computational models in the third part are created. The first model makes for determination of a singularity exponent eigenvalue by dint of Lekhnitskii-Eshelby-Stroh formalism. The second model makes for determination of the generalized stress intensity factor using psi-integral method, which is based on the Betti reciprocal theorem. All needed calculation are performed in the software ANSYS 12, Maple 12 and Silverforst FTN95. Results will be compared with the values obtained from a direct method of the generalised stress intensity factor determination.

The master thesis is focused on estimation of crack propagation origin from sharp V-notch. Stress distribution around the tip of the V-notch is described on the base of generalized linear elastic fracture mechanics. The change of the stress singularity exponent caused by geometry of the V-notch and the vertex singularity is taken into account. The first part of the work is devoted to the estimation of the stress singularity exponent of the V-notch either from stress distribution around the tip of the V-notch or by using analytical solution. Formerly derived stability criteria are applied in the second part of the work. The origin of the crack propagation is estimated for several experimental specimens. The aim of this thesis is to compare the available experimentally observed data with results obtained using those criteria based on the application of generalized linear elastic fracture mechanics developer at the Institute of Physics of Materials Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. The finite element code Ansys and mathematical software Matlab were used for the necessary calculations.

The presented master’s thesis deals with fatigue crack front shape estimation. The aim of this thesis is to create an iterative process leading to the real fatigue crack front shape. Thesis is solved using finite element method. The work is divided into two logical parts. The first part of the thesis describes the basic concepts of linear elastic fracture mechanic (LEFM), methods used for estimation of stress intensity factor and stress singularity exponent. The first part further describes some phenomenon’s accompanying the mechanism of fatigue crack growth as for example crack tip curving and crack closure. In the second part of the thesis there is studied an affect of the free surface on the fracture parameters, especially the affected distance from the free surface is determined. Based on the assumption of a constant stress intensity factor and stress singularity exponent along the crack front, an iterative process leading to fatigue crack front shape is presented. The accuracy of the result is discussed by comparing of obtained crack front shapes with experimental data at the end of the thesis.

The aim of this master thesis is to explore the influence of frictional forces to the stress and strain on the straight crack tip loaded in shear modes. The first section summarizes the most important things from the field of fracture mechanics. Especially theoretical knowledge about fracture parameters (stress intensity factor, J – integral) and their determination in computational environment ANSYS Workbench. The second part deals with computational modeling. At the beginning, is created the model of material, the model of geometry, the model of loads, etc. Then it is possible to solve the direct problem outlined in the introduction. A result of this thesis is the assessment of how the friction influences the fracture parameters in shear modes II and III.

Disertační práce se věnuje problematice obecných koncentrátorů napětí v anisotropních prostředích. Zejména se jedná o problém trhlin končících na rozhraní dvou různých materiálů, či problém obecného více-materiálového klínu. Cílem práce je vytvořit komplexní nástroj pro posuzování obecných koncetrátorů napětí tj, popis pole napětí v jeho okolí, zahrnutí případného vlivu přemostění trhliny do výsledného pole napětí a definici lomových kritérií pro obecný koncentrátor v anisotropním prostředí. U popisu pole napětí je využit tzv. Lechnického-Strohův formalismus a technika spojitě rozložených dislokací využívající teorii komplexních potenciálů. V práci je rovněž široce uplatněn tzv. dvoustavový "psí"-integrál (pro výpočet různých součinitelů asymptotického rozvoje pro napětí), založený na Bettiho recipročním teorému v kombinaci s metodou konečných prvků. Pro formulaci lomových kritérií je použita teorie tzv. „konečné lomové mechaniky“ a teorie sdružených asymptotických rozvojů. Studován je především vztah mezi ohybem trhliny podél rozhraní a její případnou pentrací do základního materiálu. Veškeré potřebné výpočty jsou prováděny v matematických softwarech MAPLE 10.0, MATLAB 7.1 a konečnoprvkovém systému ANSYS 10.0.