Damage evolution in foams

Katerina E. Aifantis, Avraam A. Konstantinidis, Michael Zaiser

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Abstract

Due to their unique properties metallic foams are promising material components for various industrial applications, such as in the automotive industry, as well as in power sources (Ni battery electrodes). Experimental evidence has documented that during compression of metal foams, deformation is governed by the development of horizontal localization bands; cell failure (brittle fracture or plastic buckling) occurs within the bands leading to the collapse of the material. In the present study cellular automaton numerical simulations are performed to model the damage evolution during compression and to predict the stress-strain response. The simulation predicted stress-strain curve is found to be in very good agreement with experimental stress-strain data obtained for Al foams.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of 4th International Conference on Multiscale Materials Modeling, MMM 2008
EditorsAnter El-Azab
PublisherDepartment of Scientific Computing, Florida State University
Pages253-256
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780615247816
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Multiscale Materials Modeling, MMM 2008 - Tallahassee, United States
Duration: Oct 27 2008Oct 31 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of 4th International Conference on Multiscale Materials Modeling, MMM 2008

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Multiscale Materials Modeling, MMM 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTallahassee
Period10/27/0810/31/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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