Crack Propagation in Axial-Flow Fan Blades Under Complex Loading Conditions: A FRANC3D and ABAQUS Co-Simulation Approach

Since fan blades are exposed to fatigue, and in some cases harsh loading conditions, they may exhibit fracture failures due to crack propagation, resulting in significant losses. Previous studies of crack propagation in blades are mainly confined to either simplified blade geometry or loads, resulti...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Mariem Ben Hassen, Slim Ben-Elechi, Hatem Mrad
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Subjects:	axial-flow fan crack propagation mixed-mode crack combined loads
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/3/1597