Abstract
This thesis presents a numerical formulation which incorporates the effects of joints, cracks, and fractures into a mathematical mode used to in an existing finite element code. Two separate crack definitions were incorporated, one involving a discrete crack model, and the other a continuum approach defining a new material with regularly spaced joints. Several examples are also presented demonstrating the use of this capability.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology; Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rights
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Nelson, Royd R., "Two-Dimensional Computer Modeling of Joints and Fractures in Continua" (1983). Theses and Dissertations. 3462.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3462
Date Submitted
1983-12-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd392
Keywords
Two-Dimensional, Computer, Model, Joint, Fracture, Continua, Numerical, Formulation, Cracks, Mathematical, Code, Element
Language
English