In this paper dynamic fracture process due to high-speed impact of steel plunger into ceramic sample is simulated. The developed numerical model is based on finite element method and a concept of incubation time criterion, which is proven to be applicable in order to predict brittle fracture under high-rate deformation. Simulations were performed for ZrO2(Y2O3) ceramic plates. To characterize f...

Injection of cold fluids through/into deep formations may cause significant cooling, thermal stress, and possible fracturing. In this study, the fracturing low-permeability under one-dimensional heat conduction was investigated using a plane strain model. Dimensionless governing equations, with dimensionless fracture length , aperture spacing time effective confining stress were derived. Soluti...

Dynamic crack propagation assessment in functionally graded materials (FGMs) with micro-cracks is accomplished using bond-based Peridynamics (PD). The dynamic fracture behaviour of various FGMs’ material models studied Kalthoff–Winkler experiment. growth predictions and associated damage the specimen under loading conditions are considered. effect near macro-crack tips on toughening mechanism e...

To study the effect of cyclic impacts and confining pressure on damage evolution rock materials, numerical simulations impact tests materials under were carried out by LS-DYNA using dynamic relaxation full restart analysis. The static was applied relaxation, realized As crack generation propagation result in failure elements finite element model, variable defined density method characterized vo...

One of the most critical capabilities of realistic hydraulic fracture simulation is the prediction of complex (turning, bifurcating, or merging) fracture paths. In most classical models, complex fracture simulation is difficult due to the need for a priori knowledge of propagation path and initiation points and the complexity associated with stress singularities at fracture tips. In this study,...

Automatic, adaptive load balancing is essential for handling load imbalance that may occur during parallel finite element simulations involving mesh adaptivity, nonlinear material behavior and other localized effects. This paper demonstrates the successful application of a measurement-based dynamic load balancing concept to the finite element analysis of elasto-plastic wave propagation and dyna...

Uniaxial quasi-static, uniaxial dynamic and confined dynamic compression experiments have been performed to characterize the failure and deformation mechanisms of a sintered polycrystalline aluminum nitride using a servohydraulic machine and a modified Kolsky bar. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) are used to identify the fracture and deformation mechanisms...

The structural reliability of many brittle materials such as structural ceramics relies on the occurrence of intergranular, as opposed to transgranular, fracture in order to induce toughening by grain bridging. For a constant grain boundary strength and grain boundary toughness, the current work examines the role of grain strength, grain toughness, and grain angle in promoting intergranular fra...