Finite deformation implementation of a mixed-mode single-integral type cohesive zone with reorienting surfaces of separation
Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids
Published online on April 13, 2026
Abstract
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To model material ductile failure and crack propagation, cohesive zone elements can be embedded along potential fracture paths in a finite element simulation. When damage criteria are met, elements in the mesh decohere, simulating the formation and ...
To model material ductile failure and crack propagation, cohesive zone elements can be embedded along potential fracture paths in a finite element simulation. When damage criteria are met, elements in the mesh decohere, simulating the formation and ...