Abstract
Size effect on fracture toughness and fracture energy of composites is investigated by a simple asymptotic approach. This asymptotic analysis based on the elastic/plastic fracture transition of a large plate with a small edge crack is extended to study fracture of composite. A reference crack length, a *, is used in the model, which indicates an ideal elastic/plastic fracture transition defined by the yield strength and plane strain fracture toughness criteria. Experimental results of cementitious materials available in literature are analyzed and compared. It is shown that the common K R-curves can also be obtained by the current asymptotic model. Furthermore, a local fracture energy distribution concept is also discussed and compared with the present asymptotic approach.
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