| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1818299 | Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications | 2012 | 4 Pages |
By assuming that the material properties are one-dimensional, this paper investigates an internal crack problem for an inhomogeneous orthotropic slab of superconductors. The stress intensity factors are obtained analytically and computed for the case of a decreasing field. The numerical results show the effects of the applied magnetic field, the inhomogeneous parameters and the crack configuration on the fracture behavior of a superconducting slab. This work should be helpful for both the design and application of superconductors.
► An internal crack in an inhomogeneous orthotropic superconducting slab is studied. ► SIFs are obtained analytically and computed for the case of a decreasing field. ► The effects of both applied magnetic field and graded index on SIFs are analyzed.
