Numerical Simulation of Ductile Fracture Based on Local Approach Concept
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 125, Issue 8
Abstract
In this paper a finite-element analysis on ductile fracture in two-dimensional quasi-static state is performed by using the local approach concept in continuum damage mechanics. An isotropic damage model based on the generalized concept of effective stress is proposed. Crack propagation is achieved by removing critically damaged elements. The finite-element approximation of a largely deforming body based on the incremental total Lagrangian concept is carried out. As numerical examples, the mesh size sensitivity analysis and the simulation of the shearing mode failure in plane strain state are carried out to verify the present formulation qualitatively. For an edge cracked plate under plane stress state, load-displacement curves and successively fractured shapes are shown. It can be concluded that the proposed model may be stated as a reasonable tool to explain ductile fracture initiation and crack propagation.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 125 • Issue 8 • August 1999
Pages: 975 - 978
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Received: Sep 25, 1996
Published online: Aug 1, 1999
Published in print: Aug 1999
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