Three fracture mechanics analysis case studies using 3-D crack meshes and Abaqus.

Outline of the attached slides:

• Crack analysis ingredients.
• Abaqus features for crack analysis.
• Piping mixing tee using the Failure Assessment Diagram (FAD) method.
• Reactor nozzle using ductile tearing method and crack driving force method.
• Hydropower main inlet valve using fatigue crack propagation analysis and Paris equation 

Presented at the 2024 SAUC.