{"title":"Preface to the special issues of the International Journal of Damage Mechanics","authors":"George Z. Voyiadjis","doi":"10.1177/10567895251346275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251346275","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"147 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144165422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed Chairi, Jalal El Bahaoui, Issam Hanafi, Federica Favaloro, Chiara Borsellino, Fabia Galantini, Guido Di Bella
{"title":"Computational assessment of sustainable balsa and basalt composite sandwich for structural marine applications","authors":"Mohamed Chairi, Jalal El Bahaoui, Issam Hanafi, Federica Favaloro, Chiara Borsellino, Fabia Galantini, Guido Di Bella","doi":"10.1177/10567895251342399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251342399","url":null,"abstract":"In response to environmental challenges and the demand for sustainability, this study explores a novel engineering structure, harnessing the potential of bio-based materials within the framework of composite sandwich structures. This investigation employs finite element modeling to assess sandwich structures composed of End-grain balsa wood and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) facesheets. These facesheets incorporate glass, carbon, and basalt fibers, enabling a direct comparison between conventional and bio-based materials. Mechanical responses are evaluated under numerical flexural loading using Abaqus/Implicit, with a specialized wood material model integrated via a User Material (UMAT) subroutine. A 2D Hashin failure criterion assesses FRP facesheets. Intriguingly, findings indicate minimal influence from FRP on structural performance, while balsa wood and the core-casings interface emerge as decisive factors.","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"122 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tim van der Velden, Stefanie Reese, Hagen Holthusen, Tim Brepols
{"title":"An anisotropic, brittle damage model for finite strains with a generic damage tensor regularization","authors":"Tim van der Velden, Stefanie Reese, Hagen Holthusen, Tim Brepols","doi":"10.1177/10567895251329815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251329815","url":null,"abstract":"This paper establishes a generic framework for the nonlocal modeling of anisotropic damage at finite strains. By the combination of two recent works, the new framework allows for the flexible incorporation of different established hyperelastic finite strain material formulations into anisotropic damage whilst ensuring mesh-independent results by employing a generic set of micromorphic gradient-extensions. First, the anisotropic damage model, generally satisfying the damage growth criterion, is investigated for the specific choice of a neo-Hookean material on a single element. Next, the model is applied with different gradient-extensions in structural simulations of an asymmetrically notched specimen to identify an efficient choice in the form of a volumetric–deviatoric regularization. Thereafter, the generic framework, which is without loss of generality here specified for a neo-Hookean material with a volumetric–deviatoric gradient-extension, successfully serves for the complex simulation of a pressure-loaded rotor blade. The codes of the material subroutines are accessible to the public at <jats:ext-link xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\" ext-link-type=\"uri\" xlink:href=\"https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11171630\">https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11171630</jats:ext-link> .","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143980028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of microstructural damage evolution on tensile strength of ultra-high performance concrete: A multiscale numerical scheme","authors":"Yanmo Weng, Pizhong Qiao, Lizhi Sun","doi":"10.1177/10567895251329950","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251329950","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to investigate the tensile behavior of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) using a multiscale modeling approach. A micromechanics-based finite-element method is employed to investigate the evolution of microstructural damage and its effect on the macroscopic tensile strength of UHPC. X-ray computed tomography (CT) techniques are used to create a realistic microstructural geometry, and the cohesive-zone models are adopted to quantify the microcrack growth rate and the overall mechanical properties of UHPC under tension. A stiffness-degradation parameter is introduced to explain the evolution of the material tensile behavior. Satisfactory agreements are achieved between the simulation results and the experimental data from the direct tensile tests. To demonstrate the capability of the proposed multiscale modeling framework, the influences of curing age and freeze–thaw cycles of UHPC materials are further taken into account. The proposed multiscale simulation scheme integrated with the x-ray CT techniques and cohesive-zone model can serve as an effective and reliable method to capture the nonlinear tensile responses of UHPC materials and structures.","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"122 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143841838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David Leonardo Nascimento de Figueiredo Amorim, Sergio Persival Baroncini Proença, Julio Flórez-López
{"title":"Formulation for the matrix analysis of frame structures including fracture mechanics concepts: Applications in tunnel linings and airplane fuselage panels","authors":"David Leonardo Nascimento de Figueiredo Amorim, Sergio Persival Baroncini Proença, Julio Flórez-López","doi":"10.1177/10567895251329943","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251329943","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a procedure for analyzing crack propagation in complex structures based on lumped damage mechanics. This theory combines the concept of a plastic hinge with the procedures of damage and fracture mechanics. Models of damage for monotonic loading and high-cycle fatigue are proposed. The paper also describes the numerical implementation of the models in conventional finite-element programs. The models are validated by comparison with experimental results and classic fracture mechanics analyses. It is shown that the model can be used in multi-scale schemes for the structural assessment of structures in civil, offshore, and aeronautical engineering. Therefore, the proposed model might be useful as a macro-modeling step in multi-scale analysis, as well as a tool for preliminary analysis of structures under fatigue loads.","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"122 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143841837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haotian Sun, Diqing Fan, Xintian Liu, Jiazhi Liu, Haiyan Ge
{"title":"Composite probability distribution for fatigue life prediction of API X65 steel via Vickers hardness","authors":"Haotian Sun, Diqing Fan, Xintian Liu, Jiazhi Liu, Haiyan Ge","doi":"10.1177/10567895251331310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251331310","url":null,"abstract":"Accurate prediction of the fatigue life of API X65 steel is crucial in various applications. However, the traditional bootstrap method has inherent limitations, such as a tendency to deviate from the true distribution with insufficient sample sizes, difficulty in identifying extreme statistics, and an inability to generate distributions closer to the original sample. These deficiencies lead to overly conservative S-N curve designs and pose challenges in data collection, particularly for small samples. To address these issues, we propose an improved bootstrap method using a composite probability distribution. This method enhances the sampling range and improves prediction accuracy for parameter uncertainty ranges by considering both small samples and extended virtual samples’ probability distribution. Comparative analysis through Monte Carlo simulation demonstrates the superior parameter estimation of our method for small samples. Our case analysis further explores the relationships between Vickers hardness, tensile strength, surface roughness factor, and intercept constant. The findings led to a novel method for estimating the S-N curve confidence interval of API X65 steel from Vickers hardness. Analysis of fatigue life test data for API X65 steel yielded favorable results, confirming the effectiveness and feasibility of our improved method.","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143841835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xingling Luo, Xinrui Huang, Konstantinos P Baxevanakis, Phani S Karamched, Vadim V Silberschmidt
{"title":"Damage-based initiation and growth of cracks in compacted graphite iron: Comparison of numerical strategies for realistic morphology","authors":"Xingling Luo, Xinrui Huang, Konstantinos P Baxevanakis, Phani S Karamched, Vadim V Silberschmidt","doi":"10.1177/10567895251321374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251321374","url":null,"abstract":"Compacted graphite iron (CGI) is widely used in automotive engines thanks to its excellent castability and thermal conductivity. Despite extensive research, the influence of its microstructure on the fracture behaviour has not been fully elucidated. In this work, four different damage models with realistic and simplified morphologies are compared. The developed models consider the effect of graphite-particle morphology and the domain’s boundary conditions. The crack path and morphology were characterised with in situ tensile tests inside a scanning electron microscope. Then, finite-element models capturing the actual microstructure morphology were generated, assuming isotropic and ductile properties for the matrix and graphite. Crack initiation was simulated employing the Johnson-Cook damage scheme and cohesive-zone elements. It was found that cracks tended to initiate at the ends of vermicular graphite particles. Besides, small matrix bridges between the neighbouring graphite inclusions facilitated the concentration of high stress, with its level increasing as the spacing decreased. Validation of simulations was based on in situ experimental data. The developed model could assist in the understanding of the mechanical and fracture behaviours of CGI.","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143823026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jordan Berton, Fabien Coussa, Julien Berthe, Eric Deletombe, Mathias Brieu
{"title":"Investigation of strain rate effects on the irreversible and damageable behavior of carbon fiber reinforced polymers under dynamic loading","authors":"Jordan Berton, Fabien Coussa, Julien Berthe, Eric Deletombe, Mathias Brieu","doi":"10.1177/10567895251324655","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251324655","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the effects of strain rate on the irreversible deformation and damage evolution in carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) during dynamic tensile loading. Experiments conducted on T700/M21 CFRP specimens at varying strain rates (10 <jats:sup>−4</jats:sup> to 1 m.s <jats:sup>−1</jats:sup> ) indicate that macroscopic irreversible deformation is invariant with strain rate, while viscoelasticity significantly influences the material’s nonlinear behavior. By differentiating between reversible and irreversible strains, we find that damage accumulation does not exhibit a clear strain rate dependency, contrary to some existing literature. This work emphasizes the need for advanced analysis techniques beyond macroscopic observations to fully understand the complex, rate-dependent mechanisms governing CFRP behavior under dynamic conditions.","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143618738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An elastoplastic-damage model based on nonlocal peridynamic theory for ductile damage analysis under cyclic loading","authors":"Armin Raiesi, Mahsa Kharazi","doi":"10.1177/10567895251324595","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10567895251324595","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a new thermodynamically consistent model is presented for predicting the elastoplastic-damage behavior of ductile materials using the ordinary state-based peridynamic theory. The innovative idea of this paper lies in the definition of a damage variable for each material point to simulate deterioration. By coupling the newly defined damage variable with the elastoplastic formulation, the presented peridynamic model is capable of demonstrating the initiation and evolution of damage in ductile materials subjected to cyclic loading. In this paper, the consideration of damage is based on phenomenological aspects. To capture this phenomenon, suitable state variables and corresponding thermodynamical forces are defined and isotropic and kinematic hardenings are incorporated based on the equivalent plastic stretch. By defining a dissipation potential that adheres to the requirements of the second law of thermodynamics, the presented peridynamic constitutive model achieves its purpose and the evolution laws for internal variables are derived from the defined dissipation potential. The numerical results, obtained through the employed integration algorithm, demonstrate that the presented peridynamic elastoplastic-damage model can accurately predict the initiation and growth of damage. Furthermore, the model exhibits the capability to simulate the behavior of low cycle fatigue and accurately predict material fatigue failure.","PeriodicalId":13837,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Damage Mechanics","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143546455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}