Title | Numerical study of the failure of materials embedding soft to hard particles |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Frank X, Delenne J-Y, Radjaï F |
Secondary Authors | Nezamabadi S, Luding S. |
Journal | EPJ Web of Conferences |
Volume | 140 |
Pagination | Article Number 02029 |
Date Published | Jun-30-2017 |
Abstract | In this study, we use a bond-based peridynamic approach to investigate the mechanical strength and cracking of composite materials with spherical inclusions. The total volume fraction of particles and the particle-matrix toughness ratio were varied to cover a range of soft to hard inclusions. The mean particle damage was characterized together with crack patterns at a sub-particle scale. Three types of crack patterns are identified depending on the toughness ratio. |
URL | http://www.epj-conferences.org/10.1051/epjconf/201714002029 |
DOI | 10.1051/epjconf/201714002029 |
Short Title | EPJ Web Conf. |