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Crack Propagation in Gear

• Simulation Based on Fracture Mechanics

Compute Fracture Parameters

(e.g., Stress Intensity Factors)

from Finite Element Displacements

Determine Crack Shape Evolution

• crack growth direction from SIFs

• user specified maximum crack growth

increment

Initial Crack

Final Crack Configuration

(29 Propagation Steps)

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