Comparative Analysis of Phase-Field and Intrinsic Cohesive Zone Models for Fracture Simulations in Multiphase Materials with Interfaces: Investigation of the Influence of the Microstructure on the Fracture Properties
This study evaluates four widely used fracture simulation methods, comparing their computational expenses and implementation complexities within the finite element (FE) framework when employed on heterogeneous solids. Fracture methods considered encompass the intrinsic cohesive zone model (CZM) usin...
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| description | This study evaluates four widely used fracture simulation methods, comparing their computational expenses and implementation complexities within the finite element (FE) framework when employed on heterogeneous solids. Fracture methods considered encompass the intrinsic cohesive zone model (CZM) using zero-thickness cohesive interface elements (CIEs), the standard phase-field fracture (SPFM) approach, the cohesive phase-field fracture (CPFM) approach, and an innovative hybrid model. The hybrid approach combines the CPFM fracture method with the CZM, specifically applying the CZM within the interface zone. The finite element model studied is characterized by three specific phases: inclusions, matrix, and the interface zone. This case study serves as a potential template for meso- or micro-level simulations involving a variety of composite materials. The thorough assessment of these modeling techniques indicates that the CPFM approach stands out as the most effective computational model, provided that the thickness of the interface zone is not significantly smaller than that of the other phases. In materials like concrete, which contain interfaces within their microstructure, the interface thickness is notably small when compared to other phases. This leads to the hybrid model standing as the most authentic finite element model, utilizing CIEs within the interface to simulate interface debonding. A significant finding from this investigation is that within the CPFM method, for a specific interface thickness, convergence with the hybrid model can be observed. This suggests that the CPFM fracture method could serve as a unified fracture approach for multiphase materials when a specific interfacial thickness is used. In addition, this research provides valuable insights that can advance efforts to fine-tune material microstructures. An investigation of the influence of interfacial material properties, voids, and the spatial arrangement of inclusions shows a pronounced effect of these parameters on the fracture toughness of the material. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-161cd2e903924d67a62bf2c42f8063452025-01-10T13:14:38ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-0115116010.3390/app15010160Comparative Analysis of Phase-Field and Intrinsic Cohesive Zone Models for Fracture Simulations in Multiphase Materials with Interfaces: Investigation of the Influence of the Microstructure on the Fracture PropertiesRasoul Najafi Koopas0Shahed Rezaei1Natalie Rauter2Richard Ostwald3Rolf Lammering4Institute of Mechanics, Helmut-Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces, Holstenhofweg 85, 22043 Hamburg, GermanyAccess e.V., Intzestraße 5, 52072 Aachen, GermanyInstitute of Mechanics, Helmut-Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces, Holstenhofweg 85, 22043 Hamburg, GermanyInstitute for Lightweight Design with Hybrid Systems, University of Paderborn, Pohlweg 47–49, 33098 Paderborn, GermanyInstitute of Mechanics, Helmut-Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces, Holstenhofweg 85, 22043 Hamburg, GermanyThis study evaluates four widely used fracture simulation methods, comparing their computational expenses and implementation complexities within the finite element (FE) framework when employed on heterogeneous solids. Fracture methods considered encompass the intrinsic cohesive zone model (CZM) using zero-thickness cohesive interface elements (CIEs), the standard phase-field fracture (SPFM) approach, the cohesive phase-field fracture (CPFM) approach, and an innovative hybrid model. The hybrid approach combines the CPFM fracture method with the CZM, specifically applying the CZM within the interface zone. The finite element model studied is characterized by three specific phases: inclusions, matrix, and the interface zone. This case study serves as a potential template for meso- or micro-level simulations involving a variety of composite materials. The thorough assessment of these modeling techniques indicates that the CPFM approach stands out as the most effective computational model, provided that the thickness of the interface zone is not significantly smaller than that of the other phases. In materials like concrete, which contain interfaces within their microstructure, the interface thickness is notably small when compared to other phases. This leads to the hybrid model standing as the most authentic finite element model, utilizing CIEs within the interface to simulate interface debonding. A significant finding from this investigation is that within the CPFM method, for a specific interface thickness, convergence with the hybrid model can be observed. This suggests that the CPFM fracture method could serve as a unified fracture approach for multiphase materials when a specific interfacial thickness is used. In addition, this research provides valuable insights that can advance efforts to fine-tune material microstructures. An investigation of the influence of interfacial material properties, voids, and the spatial arrangement of inclusions shows a pronounced effect of these parameters on the fracture toughness of the material.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/160phase-field fractureinterface debondingmatrix crackingmaterial microstructurefinite element method |
| spellingShingle | Rasoul Najafi Koopas Shahed Rezaei Natalie Rauter Richard Ostwald Rolf Lammering Comparative Analysis of Phase-Field and Intrinsic Cohesive Zone Models for Fracture Simulations in Multiphase Materials with Interfaces: Investigation of the Influence of the Microstructure on the Fracture Properties Applied Sciences phase-field fracture interface debonding matrix cracking material microstructure finite element method |
| title | Comparative Analysis of Phase-Field and Intrinsic Cohesive Zone Models for Fracture Simulations in Multiphase Materials with Interfaces: Investigation of the Influence of the Microstructure on the Fracture Properties |
| title_full | Comparative Analysis of Phase-Field and Intrinsic Cohesive Zone Models for Fracture Simulations in Multiphase Materials with Interfaces: Investigation of the Influence of the Microstructure on the Fracture Properties |
| title_fullStr | Comparative Analysis of Phase-Field and Intrinsic Cohesive Zone Models for Fracture Simulations in Multiphase Materials with Interfaces: Investigation of the Influence of the Microstructure on the Fracture Properties |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative Analysis of Phase-Field and Intrinsic Cohesive Zone Models for Fracture Simulations in Multiphase Materials with Interfaces: Investigation of the Influence of the Microstructure on the Fracture Properties |
| title_short | Comparative Analysis of Phase-Field and Intrinsic Cohesive Zone Models for Fracture Simulations in Multiphase Materials with Interfaces: Investigation of the Influence of the Microstructure on the Fracture Properties |
| title_sort | comparative analysis of phase field and intrinsic cohesive zone models for fracture simulations in multiphase materials with interfaces investigation of the influence of the microstructure on the fracture properties |
| topic | phase-field fracture interface debonding matrix cracking material microstructure finite element method |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/1/160 |
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