Functionally Graded (FG) structures are a novel design through which the material
properties vary smoothly and this feature leads these structures to have better mechanical or …

One of the fundamental aspects in cohesive zone modeling is the definition of the traction-
separation relationship across fracture surfaces, which approximates the nonlinear fracture …

We present a phase field formulation for fracture in functionally graded materials (FGMs).
The model builds upon homogenization theory and accounts for the spatial variation of …

This is a practical paper which consists of investigating fracture behavior in asphalt concrete
using an intrinsic cohesive zone model (CZM). The separation and traction response along …

The cohesive finite element method (CFEM) allows explicit modelling of fracture processes.
One form of CFEM models integrates cohesive surfaces along all finite element boundaries …

This work investigates dynamic failure processes in homogeneous and functionally graded
materials (FGMs). The failure criterion is incorporated in the cohesive zone model (CZM) …

This paper focuses on the mechanical performances of the buried pipelines with functionally
graded materials (FGM) subjected to strike-slip faults. A refined displacement function is …

The two-dimensional functionally graded materials,(2D-FGMs) have been recently
introduced in order to significantly reduce the thermal stresses in machine elements that …

This study examines the mechanical behavior of notched materials under severe uniaxial
monotonic loading until failure. Instead of focusing on the structural damages caused by …

A new interfacial cracking model in the phase field framework is proposed. The developed
method is able to capture the effects of both stiff and soft interphases on the fracture …