Zencrack publications

This list includes a selection of technical papers which refer to Zencrack - written or co-authored by either Zentech (Z) personnel or external (E) authors. (For a full copy of a Zentech-authored paper, please contact us.)

Prediction Of Crack Growth In Bridge Roller Bearings (2009-Z) Abstract

Numerical Investigations Of Fatigue Crack Growth In Shafts (2009-Z) Abstract

A three-dimensional (3D) numerical study of fatigue crack growth using remeshing techniques (2009-E) Abstract

Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Evaluation in a Turbine Disc after Spin Rig Testing (2009-E) Abstract

Modelling Composite Repairs To Cracked Metal Structures (2009-E) Abstract

Analysis on Fatigue Crack Propagation of Pipe Components of Container Cranes Based on Zencrack (2008-E) Abstract

Simulation Of 3D Non-Planar Crack Propagation (2007-Z) Abstract

Crack Modelling In Power Plant Components (2006-Z) Abstract

A Study On The Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Loading For Attaining Minimum Cycles In Fabricating An Artificial Cracked Specimen (2006-E) Abstract Full paper (361Kb)

A Numerical Fracture Analysis of a Stationary Semi-circular Interface Crack During Interfacial Indentation Test (2006-E)
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3D Crack Growth Modelling In Gas Turbine Engines (2006-E) Abstract

Corner Crack Propagation in the Presence of Residual Stresses (2006-E) Abstract Full paper - external link (965Kb)

An FE Simulation Tool For Fracture Mechanics (2005-Z) Abstract

Stress Intensity Factors For Cracked Plates Under Out-of-plane Bending (2005-Z) Abstract

Simplified Modeling And Detailed Crack Propagation Analysis For Cracked Pipes (2005-E) Abstract

Computers In Engineering - Crack Prediction Down Under (2005-E) From Simulia web site (99Kb)

Determination Of Interfacial Toughness Curves Using Experiments And Simulations (2005-E) Abstract Full paper (202Kb)

Modelling of Stable Tearing in Aircraft Structures (2005-E) Abstract

3D Fracture Mechanics In Ansys (2004-Z) Abstract

State Of The Art In Crack Propagation (2004-Z) Abstract

Residual Stress in a 3D Finite Element Fracture Mechanics Analysis (2004-Z)
FENET Technology Workshops - Durability and Life Extension, Palma, Majorca, Mar 25-26 2004 - No formal paper published

Failure Assessment Diagrams from 3D Finite Element Analysis (2004-Z)
FENET Technology Workshops - Durability and Life Extension, Palma, Majorca, Mar 25-26 2004 - No formal paper published

Crack Growth In Pin-Loaded Tubes (2004-E) Abstract

Propagação de Trincas em Defeitos de Soldas Circunferenciais de 'Risers' Rígidos (2004-E) Abstract Full paper (589Kb)

Simulation Of Deformation Modes For Damage Detection In Turbine Engine Disks (2004-E) Abstract Full paper (335Kb)

Recent Developments In 3D Fatigue Crack Growth Prediction Using The Finite Element Method (2003-Z)
FENET Technology Workshops - Durability and Life Extension, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, Oct 9-10 2003 - No formal paper published

Simulation Of Crack Propagation In Rubber (2003-Z) Abstract

Using Abaqus To Analyse Fatigue Crack Growth Under The Combined Influence Of Residual Stress And Cyclic External Load (2002-Z) Abstract

Finite Element Based Fatigue Crack Growth Simulations in Featured Plate Specimens (2002-E) Abstract Full paper (281Kb)

Crack Growth Prediction in Girth Welds of Steel Catenary Risers (2002-E) Abstract Full paper (275Kb)

The Application of 3D Finite Element Analysis to Engine Life Prediction (2001-Z) Abstract

Predicting Large Scale Crack Growth In 3D Finite Element Models (2001-Z) Abstract

The Inadequacy of Safe-Life Prediction: Aero-Engine Fan and Compressor Disk Cracking (2001-E) Abstract

An Evaluation of 3D Crack Growth Using Zencrack (2001-E) Abstract

3D Crack Analysis Using MSC.Marc (2000-Z) Abstract

3D FE Fracture Mechanics Analysis for Industrial Applications (1997-Z) Abstract

Fracture Mechanics Studies at TWI Using Abaqus (1995-E) Abstract

Application of Abaqus to Analysis of 3D Cracks and Fatigue Crack Growth Prediction (1994-Z) Abstract

Maximum Energy Release Rate Distribution From A Generalised 3D Virtual Crack Extension Method (1992-Z)
P.W.Claydon - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 42 (6).

Fatigue Crack Growth Prediction in 3D Crack Fronts (1990-Z) Abstract

Automatic and Adaptive Finite Element Mesh Generation For Full 3D Fatigue Crack Growth (1990-Z) Abstract