Crack paths in composite materials

M. Patrício, R.M.M. Mattheij

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Abstract

Composites are often exposed to harsh loading conditions. This may lead to crack formation and propagation. In this paper, an algorithm is described to predict the path of pre-existing cracks in homogeneous materials, based on an incremental approach. The approach is shown to also deal with the highly heterogeneous behaviour of periodically distributed composites. Keywords: Composite materials; Fracture; Stress intensity factor; Microstructure.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2251-2262
JournalEngineering Fracture Mechanics
Volume77
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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