Abstract

In this work, the assessment of a short crack emanating from arbitrarily shaped notches under Mode I loading is done. A parametric algorithmic tool is used to create a wide range of different two dimensional notch shapes for the evaluation of notch fatigue strength by means of the Distributed Dislocation Technique. Comparisons between V-notches, U-notches and semi-elliptical notches establishing similar geometrical parametric relations are shown, so that the simplicity and versatility of the designed tool is demonstrated. This useful properties and advantages make this tool applicable to industrial problems such as the modelling and assessment of the effect of corrosion pits on fatigue strength.

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