2. Reference solution#

2.1. Calculation method used for the reference solution#

The reference solution is a digital solution from the note [bib1]. The purpose of this note was to validate simplified methods in fracture mechanics. The results of this note were obtained with code_aster version 3.

[bib1] gives the value of \({J}_{\text{fond}}\) for various load levels \(m\).

\(m=\frac{M}{4{\sigma }_{\gamma }{R}^{2}t}\)

The results are given in the following table:

\(M(\mathit{Nmm})\)

\(m\)

\({J}_{\text{fond}}(\mathit{KJ}/m\mathrm{²})\)

\({J}_{\text{fond}}^{e}(\mathit{KJ}/m\mathrm{²})\)

5.216 109

2.013

9.8102

1.91101

Where:

\({J}_{\text{fond}}(\mathit{KJ}/m\mathrm{²})\) is the value of the integral J at the bottom of the crack for an elasto-plastic behavior law.

\({J}_{\text{fond}}^{e}(\mathit{KJ}/m\mathrm{²})\) is the value of the integral J at the bottom of the crack for a linear elastic behavior law.

2.2. Bibliography#

    1. CAMBERFOR — Y. GUELORGET: FICHE 3479- Calculations of straight pipes with semi-elliptical and axisymmetric circumferential defects: moment loads and pressure+moment. Team management EDF. Thermal and nuclear studies and projects department. 1998.