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Title: Simulation of Damage Evolution in Discontinously Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites

Journal Article · · International Journal of Fracture, 158(2):99-105

First, a phase-field model for elastic-plastic solids obeying von Mises yield criterion will be described. Then, this phase-field model will be extended to simulate the damage evolution due to nucleation and growth of voids in ductile matrix for discontinuously reinforced composites. The role of reinforcement morphology and the modulus effects leading to final failure all included in the simulations in an effort to make a parametric investigation. The advantages and disadvantages of such phase-field modeling approach in comparison to well established other continuum methods will be elucidated.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
965123
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-63005; IJFRAP; TRN: US200920%%242
Journal Information:
International Journal of Fracture, 158(2):99-105, Vol. 158, Issue 2; ISSN 0376-9429
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English