The simulation of dynamic crack propagation using the cohesive segments method

Remmers, J.J.C., De Borst, R. and Needleman, A. (2008) The simulation of dynamic crack propagation using the cohesive segments method. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 56(1), pp. 70-92. (doi: 10.1016/j.jmps.2007.08.003)

Abstract

The cohesive segments method is a finite element framework that allows for the simulation of the nucleation, growth and coalescence of multiple cracks in solids. In this framework, cracks are introduced as jumps in the displacement field by employing the partition of unity property of finite element shape functions. The magnitude of these jumps are governed by cohesive constitutive relations. In this paper, the cohesive segments method is extended for the simulation of fast crack propagation in brittle solids. The performance of the method is demonstrated in several examples involving crack growth in linear elastic solids under plane stress conditions: tensile loading of a block; shear loading of a block and crack growth along and near a bi-material interface.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: De Borst, Professor Rene
• Authors: Remmers, J.J.C., De Borst, R., and Needleman, A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
• Journal Name: Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
• ISSN: 0022-5096
• ISSN (Online): 1873-4782