Abstract:
Crack arrest toughness
Kca of three different crack types is calculated by finite element method for
Kca calculation expression and calculation method of crack deflection in WES 2815:2014 《Test method for brittle crack arrest toughness,
Kca》 and UR S33 《Requirements for Use of Extremely Thick Steel Plates》. The mistake of
Kcacalculation expression in above standards is pointed out based on the FEM calculation results.It is unreasonable to calculate
Kca according to the length of crack straight projection for large crack deflection angle.