Optimal hole shape for arrest of longitudinal shear crack
The problem of finding optimal hole shape at the tip of a longitudinal shear crack is considered. The desired hole shape satisfies the condition of the minimum stress concentration on the contour. The effect of the optimal hole shape on deceleration of a crack is studied. A criterion and solution method for the problem of preventing brittle fracture of the solid weakened by rectilinear longitudinal shear crack is given. The minimax criterion is used. The brittle fracture condition is obtained.