The Effect of Nonlinear Matrix on Crack Propagation in the Particulate Composite

Abstract:

In this paper polymer particulate composite was studied. The composite was modeled as a three-phase continuum – soft matrix, interphase and rigid particles. On the basis of fracture mechanics methodology the interaction of micro-crack propagation in the soft matrix filled by rigid particles (covered by the interphase) was analyzed. The properties of soft matrix (elasto-plastic material) were determined from the experiment and they were used for estimations of the crack behavior.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 488-489)
• Pages: 484-487
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.488-489.484
• Online since: September 2011
• Authors: Zdeněk Majer, Pavel Hutař
• Keywords: Finite Element Model (FEM), Fracture Mechanics, Interphase, Particulate Composite

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