Sharp-Interface Cohesive Fracture Models with Consistent Bulk Energies: Numerical Investigations

Key Points

• Accurate cohesive fracture models enhance predictive capabilities in simulations, particularly in materials science.
• The study focuses on the relationship between bulk energies and fracture behavior in various materials.
• Assessment using numerical investigations demonstrates the effectiveness of the sharp-interface cohesive fracture models.
• The findings may enable improved design approaches in engineering applications involving fracture mechanics.