Papers by Keyword: ADAPCRACK3D

Abstract: This article deals with the development of functional graded materials which is pursued by the collaborative research centre Transregio 30. The functional gradation is produced by a thermo-mechanical production process and is characterized by different fracture mechanical specific values. Because cracks are by all means responsible for failure of structural elements crack growth has to be considered during the development of these materials. In this contribution simulations of crack growth which were carried out with the system ADAPCRACK3D are presented to illustrate the influence of a material gradation on crack growth.