Simulation of crack propagation in rubber

Constitutive Models for Rubber III 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: C. Timbrell, M. Wiehahn, G. Cook, A.H. Muhr
DOI: 10.1201/9781003762546-3
Cited by: 1

Abstract

Software for simulating crack propagation (“Zencrack”) has been developed which handles adaptation of the finite element mesh in the region of the crack tip as the crack propagates, and calls up a finite element solver as a subroutine to calculate the strain energy release rate at each increment in crack length. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate its applicability to rubber components.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Elasticity and Material Modeling Elasticity and Wave Propagation Adhesion Friction and Surface Interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Constitutive Models for Rubber III
Publisher
CRC Press
Pages
11–20
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter