The numerical analysis of micro-damage evolution in damaged element with structural discontinuity

Abstract

The numerical analysis of microdamage evolution in S235JR steel is presented in the paper. The simulation was performed basing on the Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman material model which takes into consideration the influence of microdamage to the material strength. The plate element with a central hole was considered. It modelled the structure discontinuity which may occur in structural element due to such a phenomenon as corrosion. The numerical simulation and analysis of micro-damage evolution for this element made of S235JR steel was carried out, which allowed to show and detect the micro-crack initiation and area subjected to final failure.

Keywords

• GTN
• Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman material model
• numerical analysis
• damage evolution