Probabilistic mechanics of self-affine cracks in paper sheets

Alexander S. Balankin, Luis H. Hernandez, C. Guillermo Urriolagoitia, H. Orlando Susarrey, Jesus M. Gonzalez, José Martinez

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Abstract

Crack mechanics in single-notched sheets of paper is analysed by an approach that combines the concept of virtual crack trajectory ensemble with self-affine crack mechanics formalism. The crack initiation criterion is determined for three kinds of paper. The probability distributions of crack roughness and strength parameters are established. A probabilistic model of self-affine crack propagation in paper is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2565-2575
Number of pages11
JournalProceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences
Volume455
Issue number1987
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

Keywords

  • Crack mechanics
  • Probability
  • Roughness
  • Self-affinity

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