The asymptotic solution to the dynamic crack-tip field in a strain-damage material (Q1069344)

The dynamic elastic-plastic field near a crack tip running in a strain- damage material is investigated. The medium is assumed to obey the \(J_ 2\) flow theory and the damage rule is given asymptotically in a form like power-law strain softening. For the plane strain problem the constitutive relation is derived and much simplified for the case of Poisson's ratio \(v=1/2\). The asymptotic equations of the dynamic elastic-plastic field are given and solved for mode I crack. The displacements, strains and stresses are expanded in series of ln R/r; therefore the asymptotic behaviour of the field is revealed. The results show that at the crack tip the strain possesses the logarithmic singularity (ln R/r)\({}^{\delta}\) while the stress is like (ln R/r)\({}^{-n\delta}\).