In-plane loading of a cracked elastic solid by a disc inclusion with a Mindlin-type constraint (Q580040): Difference between revisions

The paper examines the problem related to the axisymmetric interaction between an external circular crack and a centrally placed penny-shaped rigid inclusion located in the plane of the crack. The interface between the inclusion and the elastic medium exhibits a Mindlin-type imperfect bi-lateral contact. Analytical results presented in the paper illustrate the manner in which the lateral translational stiffness of the inclusion and the stress-intensity factor at the boundary of the external circular crack are influenced by the inclusion/crack radii ratio.