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Predicting Time-Dependent Interfacial Behavior with a Viscoelastic Cohesive Zone Model

Conference ·
OSTI ID:758911

A time-dependent cohesive zone model is employed to model adhesive failure and grain-boundary cracking. Through the incorporation of viscoelasticity and evolving damage, the viscoelastic cohesive zone model (VCZM) yields a time-dependent critical energy release rate. A double-cantilever beam configuration is investigated. Crack growth curves are presented for the Xu-Needleman and VCZM model. In addition, a fifty-five grain polycrystal is simulated in compression. Time-dependent grain boundary prying and sliding result in inter-granular separation parallel to the major axis of loading.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
758911
Report Number(s):
SAND2000-8772C
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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