Coupling Finite Element Analysis and the Theory of Critical Distances to Estimate Critical Loads in Al6060-T66 Tubular Beams Containing Notches

This paper validates a methodology for the estimation of critical loads in tubular beams containing notch-type defects. The methodology is particularized for the case of Al6060-T66 tubular cantilever beams containing U-shaped notches. It consists in obtaining the stress field at the notch tip using...

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Main Authors: Marcos Sánchez, Sergio Cicero, Borja Arroyo, José Alberto Álvarez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/10/10/1395