Physics

Brittleness

Pure mathematics

Phase field models

Mathematics

Mechanics

Structural engineering

Gravitational singularity

Length scale

Engineering

Mathematical analysis

Composite material

Geotechnical engineering

Materials science

Sensitivity (control systems)

Electronic engineering

Scale (ratio)

Computer science

Phase (matter)

Quantum mechanics

Field (mathematics)

Brittle fracture

Fracture (geology)

Engineering Fracture Mechanics

Being able to seamlessly deal with complex crack patterns like branching, merging and even fragmentation, phase-field models (PFMs) are promising in t…

Length scale and mesh bias sensitivity of phase-field models for brittle and cohesive fracture