The influence of small surface irregularities on the stress state of a body and the energy balance for a growing crack (Q1314062)

Using an averaging procedure, two terms of the asymptotic form for the stress and strain state of a plane body with rapidly oscillating boundary \(\Gamma_ 0(h)\) that imitates a rough surface are constructed. In the investigation of the boundary layer new boundary conditions arise on the limiting smooth contour \(\Gamma_ 0=\Gamma_ 0(0)\). Two formulations of the problem are proposed, which take into account a correction term for the asymptotic form away from \(\Gamma_ 0\) and yield an approximation with increased accuracy \(O(h^ 2)\) e.g. for the potential energy of the strains. The problem concerning the strains of a domain with a very winding crack is considered (under the assumption that the edges have no contact points). The balance of energy (in the framework of the Griffith hypothesis) for a developing crack provides a criterion for fracture involving the magnitude of the load (compression) along the crack.