Abstract
In recent research it has become clear that localization of damage due to strain softening as well as propagation of interactive cracks can result in bifurcations of the loading path characterized by localization of damage or fracture. Analysis of unnotched tension specimens by means of a particle model reveals a development of asymmetric response path after the peak load. A separate analysis based on inelastic stability theory is applied to an edge-notched tension specimen. It is found that the response path corresponding to symmetric propagation of both cracks is unstable and the propagation tends to localize into a single crack tip.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Serv Durability Constr Mater Proc First Mater Eng Congr |
| Publisher | Publ by ASCE |
| Pages | 1325-1334 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0872627772 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
| Event | Serviceability and Durability of Construction Materials - Proceedings of the First Materials Engineering Congress Part 1 (of 2) - Denver, CO, USA Duration: Aug 13 1990 → Aug 15 1990 |
Other
| Other | Serviceability and Durability of Construction Materials - Proceedings of the First Materials Engineering Congress Part 1 (of 2) |
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| City | Denver, CO, USA |
| Period | 8/13/90 → 8/15/90 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)