In the present investigation, a J-Integral formulation for non-flat crack paths, in the framework of the cohesive zone model, is developed. The formulation allows fracture energy properties in a direction that is not necessarily coplanar with the global crack advance to be analysed. Specifically, the effective fracture energy, , has been examined based on the horizontal projection of the crack advance, (also called effective crack length). The use of is convenient in several situations as the case of patterned interfaces in adhesive joints. Finite-element analysis of double cantilever beam specimens including a trapezoidal patterned interface were employed to check the accuracy of this new definition of the contour integral. Post-process of the finite-element model, including those variables involved in the fracture energy calculation, is discussed together with some considerations that distinguish the energy evaluation procedure for flat profiles from structured designs. Finally, values obtained using the modified J-Integral formulation are compared with values obtained from the load–displacement curve method for comparison purposes.
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