How to compute plastic zones of heterogeneous materials : a simple approach using classical continuum and fracture mechanics

This is a short technical paper on how to use classical continuum and fracture mechanics to calculate the plastic zones caused by cracks on heterogeneous or composite materials. As an example, a sample consisting of an α-phase and β-phase is used. A crack is introduced to the sample, and stress is t...

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Main Author: Prawoto, Yunan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/47057/1/YunanPrawoto2012_HowtoComputePlasticZonesofHeterogeneousMaterials.pdf