Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
July 2013
Patent Number
8479588
Abstract
A method for three-dimensional crack propagation, morphology, and initiation suited to directed surfaces, or stacks of directed surfaces. An external damage measure and failure criteria can be incorporated, as well as a rule-based crack direction and morphology capability. This method is ideal for laminated composites. Further, the use of external damage and failure, and rule-based crack propagation, this method is ideal for multi-scale modeling and use in applications where knowledge and rules are necessary or desirable for guiding, driving, or influencing failure modes, directions, or other situations that are not directly incorporated into the governing mechanical equations.
Application Number
12/915,677
Recommended Citation
Simkins, Jr., Daniel C., "Method for crack and fracture modeling in directed surfaces" (2013). USF Patents. 231.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/231
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
10/29/2010
Primary/U.S. Class
73/99
