Random initial inhomogeneity in brittle materials
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A simplified version of a model that accounts for distributed damage in brittle materials is adopted. It is then extended for the study of the effects of random initial inhomogeneity on material response. A model case regarding random initial inhomogeneity in a structure (specimen) subjected to uniform static compression is studied by including pre-processing and appropriate modifications to a general two dimensional finite element program. From the numerical calculations obtained, the character of damage growth in brittle materials is then studied and discussed.Type
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Degree Name
M.S.Degree Level
mastersDegree Program
Graduate CollegeCivil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics