Fracture mechanics evaluation of a nodular cast iron component by 3d modelling

• The object of this paper was fracture mechanic modelling of solids using finite element (FEM). The main tool that has been utilized was the software Mcrack which is a group of macros intended for use jointly with ANSYS finite element program. One major advantage of the Mcrack software is that it supports solid modelling with a crack located at an arbitrary location. This implies that it is possible to calculate also torsion and mixed mode cases within a most reasonable work effort. However, Mcrack was developed to cover complex weld geometries. Utilizing Mcrack for general solid modelling requires an analysis of the possibility of development for arbitrary crack paths. As test object a cast sleeve made of nodular iron has been used. Previous to this investigation the component was submitted to a test program and a subsequent evaluation according to S/N criteria's at ABB, Sweden. This paper is thus a continuation of the ABB work, and at the same time an extension of the field of application for the Mcrack software. For validation purposes the software AF-Grow as well as elementary cases has been used in parallel. The investigation is a part of the nordic project "Cast Design 2005".

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TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik -- Tillförlitlighets- och kvalitetsteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering -- Reliability and Maintenance (hsv//eng)

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Brittleness; Cast iron; Computer software selection and evaluation; Crack detection; Finite element method; Fracture fixation; Fracture mechanics; Iron; Macros; Mechanics; Modal analysis; Strength of materials; Testing; Three dimensional; 3-D modeling; Arbitrary cracks; Finite element (FE); Finite element programs; General (CO); Mixed modes; Nodular cast iron; Solid modelling; Test object (TO); test programs; Torsion (IGC: D7)

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