An efficient adaptive length scale insensitive phase-field model for three-dimensional fracture of solids using trilinear multi-node elements

Q Yue, Q Wang, W Zhou, T Rabczuk, X Zhuang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
As a diffused fracture theory, phase-field models can seamlessly simulate complex crack
patterns such as extending, branching, and merging. Despite the success of phase-field …

An adaptive phase-field model with variable-node elements for fracture of hyperelastic materials at large deformations

C Xing, T Yu, Y Sun, Y Wang - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, an adaptive phase-field method is proposed for modeling fracture of
hyperelastic materials at large deformations. The adaptive mesh refinement is facilitated by …

A dynamic description of material brittle failure using a hybrid phase-field model enhanced by adaptive isogeometric analysis

Y Li, T Yu, S Natarajan, TQ Bui - European Journal of Mechanics-A/Solids, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of this work is to study dynamic crack propagation in brittle materials under
time-dependent loading conditions by using the recently developed adaptive isogeometric …

Modeling quasi-static and dynamic thermo-elastic coupled brittle fracture using an adaptive isogeometric hybrid phase-field method

Y Li, T Yu, C Xing, S Natarajan - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 2023 - Elsevier
Thermal shocks are ubiquitous in engineering applications. Due to the multi-field nature,
numerical simulation of thermally induced cracking and subsequent propagation is …

Crack growth in homogeneous media using an adaptive isogeometric fourth-order phase-field model

Y Li, T Yu, C Xing, S Natarajan - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics …, 2023 - Elsevier
By using the threshold on the phase-field variable as an error indicator, an adaptive fourth-
order phase-field method in the framework of isogeometric analysis is proposed for fracture …

Triple-phase-field modeling and simulation for mixed-mode fracture of bedded shale

J Liu, Y Xue, H Wang, ST Li, Y Fu, K Yao - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2024 - Elsevier
Comprehending the intricate mechanics and fracture characteristics of shale holds
significant importance in the realm of controlling the reconstruction of shale gas reservoirs. It …

Phase field modeling on fracture behaviors of elastomers considering deformation-dependent and damage-dependent material viscosity

H Feng, L Jiang - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
Elastomers have attracted great research interests owing to their high compliance and large
deformation capacity. However, with inevitable flaws, elastomers are susceptible to rupture …

A phase-field lattice model (PFLM) for fracture problem: Theory and application in composite materials

Q Yue, Q Wang, W Tian, T Rabczuk, W Zhou, G Ma… - Composite …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the present work, a phase-field lattice model (PFLM) is proposed to model fracture
problems. The element deletion process and oversimplified failure criterion of the classical …

Adaptive phase-field modeling of fracture in orthotropic composites

I Jain, A Muixí, C Annavarapu, SS Mulay… - Engineering Fracture …, 2023 - Elsevier
An adaptive phase-field method is developed and applied to model fracture propagation in
orthotropic composites. The proposed approach extends the work of Muixí et al.(2020) to …

Phase-field modeling of crack growth and interaction in rock

B Xu, T Xu, Y Xue, MJ Heap, PG Ranjith… - … and Geophysics for Geo …, 2022 - Springer
A better understanding of crack growth and interaction in rock is of great significance to
investigate the mechanical properties of rock at a macroscopic scale. In the present paper …