The elastic-plastic finite element alternating method (EPFEAM) and the prediction of fracture under WFD conditions in aircraft structures. I: EPFEAM theory. II: Fracture and the \(T^*\)-integral parameter (Q1372132)

This excellent work presents a summary of the elastic-plastic finite element alternating method, an algorithms for fracture analysis and crack growth prediction. Additionally, the authors provide a complete description of the \(T^*\)-integral fracture parameter, including a discussion of the theoretical basis and practical aspects of its use for fracture predictions. Several examples illustrate the performance of the methods.