From test data to FE code: a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interface

A straightforward methodology for modelling the cohesive zone (CZM) of an adhesively bonded joint is developed, by using a commercial finite element code and experimental outcomes from standard fracture tests, without defining a damage law explicitly. The in-house developed algorithm implements a li...

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Main Authors: M. A. Lepore, M. Perrella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2016-12-01
Series:Fracture and Structural Integrity
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Online Access:https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/1832
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description A straightforward methodology for modelling the cohesive zone (CZM) of an adhesively bonded joint is developed, by using a commercial finite element code and experimental outcomes from standard fracture tests, without defining a damage law explicitly. The in-house developed algorithm implements a linear interpolated cohesive relationship, obtained from literature data, and calculates the damage at each step increment. The algorithm is applicable both to dominant mode I or dominant mode II debonding simulations. The hypothesis of unloading stages occurrence is also considered employing an irreversible behaviour with elastic damaged reloading. A case study for validation is presented, implementing the algorithm in the commercial finite element method (FEM) software Abaqus®. Numerical simulation of dominant mode I fracture loading provides with satisfactory results.
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spelling doaj-art-6495d2fdd7fd4fcf822db7b6d9de95112025-08-20T02:51:46ZengGruppo Italiano FratturaFracture and Structural Integrity1971-89932016-12-011139From test data to FE code: a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interfaceM. A. LeporeM. PerrellaA straightforward methodology for modelling the cohesive zone (CZM) of an adhesively bonded joint is developed, by using a commercial finite element code and experimental outcomes from standard fracture tests, without defining a damage law explicitly. The in-house developed algorithm implements a linear interpolated cohesive relationship, obtained from literature data, and calculates the damage at each step increment. The algorithm is applicable both to dominant mode I or dominant mode II debonding simulations. The hypothesis of unloading stages occurrence is also considered employing an irreversible behaviour with elastic damaged reloading. A case study for validation is presented, implementing the algorithm in the commercial finite element method (FEM) software Abaqus®. Numerical simulation of dominant mode I fracture loading provides with satisfactory results.https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/1832Finite element methodMode I crackFracture toughnessCohesive lawAdhesive bonding
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From test data to FE code: a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interface
Fracture and Structural Integrity
Finite element method
Mode I crack
Fracture toughness
Cohesive law
Adhesive bonding
title From test data to FE code: a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interface
title_full From test data to FE code: a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interface
title_fullStr From test data to FE code: a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interface
title_full_unstemmed From test data to FE code: a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interface
title_short From test data to FE code: a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interface
title_sort from test data to fe code a straightforward strategy for modelling the structural bonding interface
topic Finite element method
Mode I crack
Fracture toughness
Cohesive law
Adhesive bonding
url https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/1832
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