Multi-scale and Multi-physics Simulation of Fracture and Fatigue

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-57728-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Multi-scale and Multi-physics Simulation of Fracture and Fatigue presents a comprehensive exploration of theoretical and computational methods used in the analysis of fracture and fatigue in materials, effectively bridging length and time scales. It explores both fundamental concepts of fracture mechanics and cutting-edge multi-scale computational modeling.

By focusing on methods to predict material properties, including fracture toughness, based on nanoscale interactions up to macro-scale failure, the book employs physics-based techniques derived from quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, and mechanics of materials. These approaches enable readers to uncover structure-property relationships within materials and predict material stiffness properties, aligning with the foundational principles of Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME).Through its detailed discussion of multi-scale and multi-physics techniques essential for fatigue and fracture analysis, the book serves as a thorough guide for analyzing fatigue and fracture in both conventional polymers and innovative materials, including nano-structures.

This book is an invaluable resource for material scientists and mechanical engineers with an interest in multiscale modeling of fracture and fatigue. Additionally, online figure slides are available to complement the content, providing further support for readers.

Zielgruppe

General

Autoren/Hrsg.

Roy, Samit

Aditya, Sankha Subhra

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue in Materials

2. Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM)
3. Introduction to Molecular Dynamics for Multi-physics Modeling (MD)
4. Development of the Atomistic J-integral: Energetic and Entropic Effects
5. Length-scale Effects and the need for Multi-scale Coupling to Study Macro-scale Fracture
6. Modeling of Fracture in Two-Dimensional Crystalline Materials using MD
7. Modeling of Fracture in Amorphous Polymers using MD
8. Hierarchical Multi-scale Modeling of Failure in Composite Materials

9. Concurrent Multi-scale Coupling of FEM and MD to Simulate Fracture

10. Concurrent Multi-scale Coupling to Simulate Fracture at a Bi-material Interface
11. Concurrent Multi-scale Coupling of FEM and MD to Simulate Fatigue
12. Appendices

Über Autor(innen)

Samit Roy is the William D. Jordan Endowed Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Alabama, USA. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science & Mechanics from Virginia Tech. Dr. Roy's research focuses on multi-scale modeling and life-prediction of fiber-reinforced polymer composites, nanostructured reinforcements, and structural health management including self-healing smart materials. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications. His distinguished honors include Fellow of ASME, Fellow of the American Society for Composites, ASC Outstanding Researcher Award, and ASC/DesTech Award. He served as Division Chair of ASC's Emerging Composite Technologies Technical Division in 2022.

Sankha Subhra Aditya is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Texas, USA. He completed his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Alabama under the guidance of Prof. Samit Roy. He received his undergraduate education from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur in Aerospace Engineering. His research interests encompass a variety of applications, including polymer composites and electronics packaging, with his contributions focusing on multiscale modeling of materials and structures, as well as theoretical fracture mechanics