A micromechanical model for a viscoelastic cohesive zone /

A micromechanical model for a viscoelastic cohesive aphics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Searcy, Chad Randall, 1972-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
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Summary:A micromechanical model for a viscoelastic cohesive aphics.
construction of a physically-based continuum mechanics
displacement law which is both history dependent as
for various displacement boundary conditions.
form of this traction-displacement law has been
in this region results in a damage dependent traction-
integrated numerically. This research concludes with
model of the damaged region ahead of the crack tip.
several example problems on the response of this model
The homogenization of the cohesive forces encountered
well as internal variable-type. An incrementalized
zone is formulated herein. Care has been taken in the
Item Description:"Major subject: Aerospace Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:vi, 57 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (leaves 37-39).