A phase field approach for ductile fracture of short fibre reinforced composites

Fracture events in short fibre reinforced polymer (SFRP) composites are one of the most limiting phenomena for their widespread use in many engineering applications, especially involving lightweight structures. In this investigation, a novel phase field model that accounts for the anisotropic response of SFRPs is outlined from the theoretical and numerical standpoints. The regularized crack surface functional, which characterizes phase field...