The Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method (abbr. SBFEM) developed by Wolf and Song is a numerical method which has a half analytical nature. In the paper, the asymptotic fields of central crack tip and single edge crack tip of the plane elastic plates are evaluated based on the SBFEM. Numerical examples are provided to demonstrate its high accuracy and effectiveness, and the numerical results show that SBFEM can calculate the SIFs, T-stress and the coefficients of higher order terms with higher efficiency and accuracy. The singular fields of crack-tip with complex configuration can be evaluated combining the sub-structuring technique (or super-element).
The scaled boundary finite element method (abbr. SBFEM) is a semi-analytical method developed by Wolf and Song. The analytical advantage of the solution in the radial direction allows SBFEM converge to the Williams expansion. The coefficients of the Williams expansion, including the stress intensity factor, the T-stress, and higher order terms can be calculated directly without further processing. In the paper the coefficients of higher order terms of the crack tip asymptotic field of typical wedge splitting specimens with two different loading arrangements are evaluated using SBFEM. Numerical results show the method has high accuracy and effectiveness. The results have certain significance on determining crack stability of the wedge-splitting specimen.
By four-point bending tests on the reinforced concrete beams with emulsified asphalt of different parameters, cracks, deformation and bearing capacity were observed and recorded during destructive process, and then a comparison were made between the experiment results and those of ordinary reinforced concrete beams. The results prove that lower emulsified asphalt dosage (1% to 3%) can significantly improve the overall deformation of reinforced concrete beams; while higher asphalt emulsion parameters (5% to 7%) reduce the beam intensity and do not improve the toughness and overall deformation capacity.
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