Physics – Condensed Matter – Statistical Mechanics
Scientific paper
2009-05-23
Phys. Rev. E 81, 016105 (2010)
Physics
Condensed Matter
Statistical Mechanics
11 pages, 11 figures (2 in color). Various corrections as recommended by referees. This is the final version for publication i
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevE.81.016105
We investigate the role of equilibrium methods and stress transfer range in describing the process of damage. We find that equilibrium approaches are not applicable to the description of damage and the catastrophic failure mechanism if the stress transfer is short ranged. In the long range limit, equilibrium methods apply only if the healing mechanism associated with ruptured elements is instantaneous. Furthermore we find that the nature of the catastrophic failure depends strongly on the stress transfer range. Long range transfer systems have a failure mechanism that resembles nucleation. In short range stress transfer systems, the catastrophic failure is a continuous process that, in some respects, resembles a critical point.
Klein William
Rundle John B.
Serino C. A.
No associations
LandOfFree
A Cellular Automaton Model of Damage does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with A Cellular Automaton Model of Damage, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A Cellular Automaton Model of Damage will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-114812