Abstract:
A fracture mechanics finite element analysis model of cylindrical pressure vessel with an opening nozzle is established through setting singular elements in the forefront of cracks.A stress intensity factor(SIF) automatically-calculated software of surface inclined cracks at the intersection of cylindrical vessels and nozzles which can be communicated with ANSYS program is programmed with Visual Basic.Based on the calculated SIF values of the cracks of different geometrics subjected to internal pressure,the SIF curves varying with relative depths of cracks,crack relative radians,diameter ratio of vessels and nozzles and crack inclined angle have been obtained.