抄録
In order to obtain some insight into the three-dimensional effects on the crack growth behavior, a series of experiments on centrally perforated cylinders under internal pressure were conducted using the frozen stress methods. The inner surface of the cylinder has a star shape, which consists of six fins. Part-through cracks were cut at different locations near the fin tip region. The effect of crack location on the crack growth behavior and the role of shear modes during crack turning were investigated and the results are discussed.
