Abstract
The Compliance Method (CM) was implemented in its fracture mechanics variant to measure residual stress distributions. The method was applied to measure the residual stress distribution introduced in a Compact Tension (CT) specimen by a loading cycle. The stress distribution was also estimated by modeling the loading cycle by using an elastic-plastic Finite Element Analysis. Further, ten strain gauge measurements were carried out along the cutting line to estimate stresses locally. Good agreement between the three procedures was observed. Besides, ability of the method to des cribe residual stress redistributions and releases as a function of crack extension was analyzed.
