Work

Phase field modelling of freezing-induced cracking

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Fragile materials such as concrete or rocks, under natural conditions, are subject to freeze/thaw cycles, which can induce damage over time and, ultimately, propagate macro-cracks. In this work, a phase-field approach is used to investigates the impact of a single frost cycle on crack initiation and propagation. Based on an experimental configuration, a parametric study is conducted to investigates the impact of the phase-field formulation on the crack morphology. It is shown, especially, that Amor’s split scheme is not usable in the studied configuration, while Miehe and Wu’s one provide relevant results.

Source: Procedia Structural Integrity

DOI: 10.1016/j.prostr.2025.06.146

Authors: Q.M. Vuong, Y. Charles, M.Q. Thai, J. Li

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Laboratoire des Sciences des Procédés et des Matériaux, University of Transport and Communications

Language: English

Topic: Numerical methods in engineering

Subfield: Mechanics of Materials

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Campus France

OpenAlex ID: W4412436666

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