A FEM-DBEM approach is proposed for crack growth simulation on a GE-AVIO engine.
A benchmark of LC vs. DC procedures is proposed showing respective advantages.
LC can predict SIFs, CGRs and paths with higher accuracy than DC.
LC allows a runtime decrease because resorting to a pure stress analysis.
LC accuracy is enhanced because BCs are continuously updated during propagation.
DC accuracy is limited because based on BCs with no update during propagation.