Abstract: In this work, quasistatic crack initiation under mixed mode loading in planar (two-dimensional plane stress) functionally graded materials (FGMs) is studied. The goal of this work is to directly ...

Abstract: The dominant and higher-order asymptotic stress and displacement fields surrounding a stationary crack embedded in a ductile functionally graded material subjected to antiplane shear loading are ...

Abstract: A spatially varying cohesive failure model is used to simulate quasi-static fracture in functionally graded polymers. A key aspect of this paper is that all mechanical properties and cohesive ...

Abstract: The Illinois Flexibility Index Test (I-FIT) was developed as a standard test to predict the cracking potential of asphalt concrete (AC) materials. The test geometry is a semicircle with a precut notch. The effect of ...