Effect of height to width ratio on K and CMOD solutions for a single edge cracked goemetry with clamped ends

Series expressions for the stress intensity factor (K) and crack mouth opening displacement (CMOD) were developed for a single edge cracked geometry with clamped ends using finite element analysis. The solutions are valid for crack length to width ratio (a/W) in the range 0 < =a/W < =0.9 and height to width ratio (H/W) in the range 2 < =H/W < =10. Experiments conducted using MSE(T) specimens with H /W=3, 6 and 9 and compact tension specimens verified the applicability of the proposed solutions. Model material: Aluminum 6061-T651.