Abstract:
Based on a transition matrix used to couple the finite element method and meshfree method, a coupled method was developed, in which the part with high gradient stress was set as the meshfree domain, and the remainder part was finite element domain. With this method, the stress intensity factors in one cracked through-wall pipe with circumferential crack were calculated, and the result was consistent with those calculated with ABAQUS code, which proved the feasibility and validity of the current method.