Discrete crack dynamics: A planar model of crack propagation and crack-inclusion interactions in brittle materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2018.02.036
Abstract: Abstract The Multipole Method (MPM) is used to simulate the many-body self-consistent problem of interacting elliptical micro-cracks and inclusions in single crystals. A criterion is employed to determine the crack propagation path based on the… read more here.
Keywords: crack dynamics; crack propagation; brittle materials; discrete crack ... See more keywords
A discrete crack network toolkit for Abaqus for damage and residual strength prediction of laminated composites
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998316659914
Abstract: The main objective of this article is to exploit a phantom paired element based discrete crack network toolkit for predicting the damage progression and residual strength of laminated composites without and with a hole under… read more here.
Keywords: crack network; network toolkit; damage; discrete crack ... See more keywords