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Title: Numerical simulation of dynamic fracture and failure in solids

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OSTI ID:10144193

Numerical simulation of dynamic fracture and failure processes in solid continua using Lagrangian finite element techniques is the subject of discussion in this investigation. The specific configurations in this study include penetration of steel projectiles into aluminum blocks and concrete slabs. The failure mode in the aluminum block is excessive deformation while the concrete slab fails by hole growth, spallation, and scabbing. The transient dynamic finite element code LS-DYNA2D was used for the numerical analysis. The erosion capability in LS-DYNA2D was exercised to carry out the fracture and failure simulations. Calculated results were compared to the experimental data. Good correlations were obtained.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
10144193
Report Number(s):
SAND-94-0247C; CONF-940771-1; ON: DE94010379; BR: GB0103012
Resource Relation:
Conference: International symposium on fracture and strength of solids,Xian (China),4-8 Jul 1994; Other Information: PBD: [1994]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English