Crackwise 1

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About
CRACKWISE is a WindowsTM based integrated software package, which automates the
fracture and fatigue assessment procedures in the BS 7910: 2005 (incorporating Amendment
No.1). These procedures enable the significance of flaws to be assessed in terms of structural
integrity, based on fracture mechanics principles. s
For guidance on the use of CRACKWISE, the user is referred to the quick-start guide, together
with this context-sensitive help system.
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CRACKWISE is supplied in ‘demonstration‘ mode which enables the software to be

assessed and used for demonstration purposes without a valid license. The demonstration
mode includes full calculation functionality but is limited to the analysis of surface flaws in
flat plates. To enable other flaw types the software must be registered.
1. CRACKWISE has a built-in registration system which requires a serial number to start
the process that you are prompted for whenever you start CRACKWISE in a non-
registered mode. All of the displayed fields are required when registering the
software.
2. Call, fax, or e-mail TWI to confirm that you wish to register the software:
[email protected], T. +44 (0)1223 899000 (ask for software

registration)
You will be given a serial number by TWI, either by telephone or e-mail, which
should be typed or pasted into the appropriate input boxes on the software
registration form. Press the ‘Register’ button once you have completed the entry.
3. The system will now ask to activate itself. If the machine has an active internet
connection then this process can be performed online with no further intervention. If
you don’t have an internet connection you should phone or email TWI to get an
activation code by giving the serial number and machine key which will be shown in
the dialog box (it is best to send this request via email using the copy button). This
unlock code can then be typed in to activate the software.
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BS 7910 procedures
In 1980 the British Standards Institute published PD6493:1980 which provided
guidance on methods for assessing the structural significance of flaws in fusion welded
structures, based on fracture mechanics principles. In 1991 the BSI published extensive
revisions to these procedures: PD6493:1991, incorporating R6 procedures developed by
the CEGB and other advances in the field of fracture mechanics. Further revisions have
been published in 1999 and 2005 in the form of a British Standard Guide. The latest
version is BS 7910: 2005 incorporating Amendment No.1.
BS 7910: 2005: "Guide on methods for assessing the acceptability of flaws in metallic
structures”, British Standards Institution, London.
BS 7910 procedures can be used throughout the lifetime of a component:
Design - to determine appropriate materials, geometry, welding procedure, inspection

methods and strategy, necessity of PWHT and proof test, risk assessment, etc.
Fabrication - if flaws are detected, do they require repair?, and what other remedial
actions are required (grinding, PWHT, proof test, etc.).
Operation - if flaws are detected, do they require repair?, determining remedial action
and NDT requirements, life-extension studies, change of service, and failure
investigations.
The BS 7910 fracture assessment procedures are based on the concept of the Failure
Assessment Diagram (FAD). The vertical axis of the FAD represents the likelihood of
fracture, while the horizontal axis represents the likelihood of plastic collapse. The
interaction between these two modes of failure is accounted for by plotting a failure line on
the FAD.
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Bibliography
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Ewald HL and Wanhill RJH, "Fracture mechanics", Edward Arnold, Delft, 1984.
Knott JF, "Fundamentals of fracture mechanics", Butterworths, 1973.
Rolfe ST and Barsom JM, "Fracture and fatigue control of structures", Prentice Hall, 1977.
Stress intensity factors solutions
Murakami Y, "Stress intensity factor handbook, Vol. I, II, III", Pergamon Press, Oxford,
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Tada H, Paris PC and Irwin GR, "The stress analysis of cracks handbook", Del Research
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Plastic collapse solutions
Miller AG, "Review of limit loads of structures containing defects", Int. J. Pressure
Vessels & Piping, Vol. 32, No. 1-4, 1988.

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Introduction > Registration 

CRACKWISE is supplied in ‘demonstration‘ mode which enables the software to be

[email protected], T. +44 (0)1223 899000 (ask for software

BS 7910 procedures can be used throughout the lifetime of a component:

Design - to determine appropriate materials, geometry, welding procedure, inspection

Broek D, "Elementary engineering fracture mechanics", Martinus Nijhoff, The Hague,

Knott JF, "Fundamentals of fracture mechanics", Butterworths, 1973.

Stress intensity factors solutions

Plastic collapse solutions

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