Comparison of nonlocal theories in crack analysis of elastic plates.

Nonlocal theories are widely used in the mathematical modeling and analysis of solid structures and materials, particularly in micro-nano/structural studies, including fatigue assessment and crack analysis of these structures. Hence, contrasting the outcomes of these theories can significantly help in the selection of a more appropriate and practical model. In this paper, two nonlocal theories, the nonlocal elasticity model, and the stress intensity factor model were employed to analyze an elastic plate with a tip crack. An elastic plate with a tip crack under the impact of axial tension was examined and the results of maximum stress component along the crack line for various crack sizes were compared. Also, the effect of characteristic length in nonlocal models was investigated. Furthermore, ABAQUS CAE software was utilized for finite element modeling by applying the mechanical properties of an elastic steel plate to numerically investigate the elastic plate with a tip crack. The results illustrate the mesh sensitivity of finite element modeling and its compatibility with the stress intensity factor model; however, the numerical study cannot demonstrate the characteristic length effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]