International Journal of Structural Integrity: Volume 8 Issue 5

Effect of specimen crack lengths on stress intensity factor for Al6061-TiC composites using experimental and 3D numerical methods

Raviraj M.S., Sharanaprabhu C.M., Mohankumar G.C.

The purpose of this paper is to present the determination of critical stress intensity factor (K_C) both by experimental method and three-dimensional (3D) finite element…

Delamination analysis of a layered elastic-plastic beam

Victor Rizov

The purpose of this paper is to perform a theoretical analysis of delamination fracture behaviour of the Crack Lap Shear layered beam configuration taking into account the…

Numerical data used for producing failure assessment diagram in integrity analysis of cylindrical shell with crack

Rachman Setiawan, Musthafa Akbar

Integrity assessment is used to ensure reliability operation of a pressurized equipment containing defects. Based on data of cylindrical shell dimensions, operation conditions…

Corrosion resistance and mechanical characteristics of dual-phase steel B500c, after shot blasting processes

Argyro Drakakaki, Charis Apostolopoulos, Alexandros Katsaounis, Hasa Bjorn

Corrosive agent constitutes a major problem for constructions located in coastal areas, since it keeps affecting their durability. This phenomenon, in synergy with moisture and…

Controlling the failure of marine structures attached to the bottom of the sea under dynamic loading: Case studies in the Caspian Sea

Hossein Nematiyan Jelodar

Analysis of designing and controlling the failure of marine structures attached to the bottom of the sea under dynamic load obtained from the sea waves is one of the main…

Physical vapour deposition of diamond-like carbon coatings on a 7075-T6 substrate for corrosion protection at long and short fatigue lives

Sergio Baragetti, Riccardo Gerosa, Francesco Villa

7075-T6 is the most widespread structural aluminium alloy due to its high mechanical strength. However, use of this alloy in critical aeronautic, maritime, and automotive sectors…

Highly orthotropic panels structural stability, Farrar and Bloch waves theory

Miguel Castillo Acero

The purpose of this paper is to present the studies to develop structural highly orthotropic panels. These types of panels provide the capabilities required for structural…

3D-FEM computation and experimental study of eddy currents for characterization of surface cracks

Salaheddine Harzallah, Mohamed Chabaat

The purpose of this paper is to present a new approach for computing by measuring and testing related 3D Eddy currents. In the process, a magnetic vector is formulated from the…