An efficient phase-field model of shear fractures using deviatoric stress split

Abstract We propose a phase-field model of shear fractures using the deviatoric stress decomposition. This choice allows us to use general three-dimensional Mohr–Coulomb’s failure function for formulating relations and evaluating peak residual stresses. apply few benchmark problems fracture strain localization report remarkable performance. Our is able capture conjugate modes under biaxial compression test slope stability problem, challenging task most models geomechanics.