Network modelling of fracture processes in fibre-reinforced quasi-brittle materials

2018 ◽  
pp. 55-61
Author(s):  
P. Grassl ◽  
A. Antonelli
Keyword(s):  
Brittle Materials ◽  
Network Modelling ◽  
Fracture Processes

scholarly journals Modelling of triaxial fracture processes in heterogeneous quasi-brittle materials using the Embedded Finite Element Method (E-FEM)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Ortega Laborin ◽  
Yann MALECOT ◽  
Emmanuel ROUBIN ◽  
Laurent DAUDEVILLE
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Spherical Inclusion ◽  
Brittle Materials ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Strong Discontinuity ◽  
Homogeneous Material ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Fracture Processes ◽  
Element Method

This paper studies the use of the Embedded Finite Element Method (E-FEM) for the numerical modelling of triaxial fracture processes in non-homogeneous quasi-brittle materials. The E-FEM framework used in this study combines two kinematics enhancements: a weak discontinuity allowing the model to account for material heterogeneities and a strong discontinuity allowing the model to represent local fractures. The strong discontinuity features enriched fracture kinematics that allow the modelling of all typical fracture modes in three dimensions. A brief review is done of past work using similar enriched finite element frameworks to approach this problem. The work continues by establishing the theoretical basis of each kind of discontinuity formulation and their superposition through the Hu-Washizu variational principle. Afterwards, two groups of simulations have been done for discussing the performance of this combined E-FEM model: homogeneous simulations and simple heterogeneous simulations. Simple homogeneous material simulations aim to test the capabilities of the strong discontinuity model featuring full 3-D kinematics. Simple heterogeneous simulations show numerical applications of the model to the problem of a single spherical inclusion embedded into a homogeneous matrix. Comparisons will be made with another E-FEM model considering a single local fracture mode approach to discuss the differences on the representation of fracture physics under all explored conditions. A concluding statement is made on the benefits and complications identified for the E-FEM framework in this kind of applications.

Toughening Mechanisms in Quasi-Brittle Materials

1993 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 300-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. P. Shah ◽  
C. Ouyang
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Process ◽  
Nonlinear Response ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Fracture Process Zone ◽  
Process Zone ◽  
Brittle Materials ◽  
Toughening Mechanisms ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Cement Based Materials ◽  
Fracture Processes

Fracture processes in cement-based materials are characterized by a large-scale fracture process zone, localization of deformation, and strain softening. Many studies have been conducted to understand the toughening mechanisms of such quasi-brittle materials and to theoretically model their nonlinear response. This paper summarizes two innovative experimental techniques which are being developed at the ACBM Center to better define the fracture process zone in cement-based materials. A brief summary is also given of two types of theoretical approaches which attempt to simulate some of the observed nonlinear fracture response of these materials.

Application of TEM to Deformation, Wear, and Fracture of Ceramics

1974 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 472-473
Author(s):  
B. J. Hockey
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Brittle Materials ◽  
High Temperature Strength ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Corrosive Environments ◽  
Further Development

Ceramics, such as Al2O3 and SiC have numerous current and potential uses in applications where high temperature strength, hardness, and wear resistance are required often in corrosive environments. These materials are, however, highly anisotropic and brittle, so that their mechanical behavior is often unpredictable. The further development of these materials will require a better understanding of the basic mechanisms controlling deformation, wear, and fracture.The purpose of this talk is to describe applications of TEM to the study of the deformation, wear, and fracture of Al2O3. Similar studies are currently being conducted on SiC and the techniques involved should be applicable to a wide range of hard, brittle materials.

Failure wave as resonance excitation of collective burst modes of defects in shocked brittle materials

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (PR9) ◽  
pp. Pr9-811-Pr9-816 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. A. Plekhov ◽  
D. N. Eremeev ◽  
O. B. Naimark
Keyword(s):  
Brittle Materials ◽  
Resonance Excitation ◽  
Failure Wave
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