Physics – Condensed Matter – Statistical Mechanics
Scientific paper
2002-05-07
Physics
Condensed Matter
Statistical Mechanics
submitted to PRE For a version with qualitatively better figures see: http://www.weizmann.ac.il/chemphys/anders
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevE.66.066122
The method of iterated conformal maps is developed for quasi-static fracture of brittle materials, for all modes of fracture. Previous theory, that was relevant for mode III only, is extended here to mode I and II. The latter require solution of the bi-Laplace rather than the Laplace equation. For all cases we can consider quenched randomness in the brittle material itself, as well as randomness in the succession of fracture events. While mode III calls for the advance (in time) of one analytic function, mode I and II call for the advance of two analytic functions. This fundamental difference creates different stress distribution around the cracks. As a result the geometric characteristics of the cracks differ, putting mode III in a different class compared to modes I and II.
Barra Felipe
Levermann Anders
Procaccia Itamar
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