STATISTICAL THEORY OF FRACTURE IN A TWO-PHASE BRITTLE MATERIAL.

X. Z. Hu; B. Cotterell; Y. W. Mai

STATISTICAL THEORY OF FRACTURE IN A TWO-PHASE BRITTLE MATERIAL.

X. Z. Hu, B. Cotterell, Y. W. Mai

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Abstract

A statistical theory of a two-phase material consisting of a brittle matrix with a dispersion of tougher second-phase particles is developed. In this material, failure does not occur immediately a microfracture is initiated at a flaw in the matrix. Stable cracks spanning the second-phase particles are possible and many will form before final failure occurs, especially in large specimens. The expected number of such cracks that are formed at any stress level is calculated.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	251-265
Number of pages	15
Journal	Proceedings of The Royal Society of London, Series A: Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Volume	401
Issue number	1821
Publication status	Published - 8 Oct 1985
Externally published	Yes

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