Abstract
The crack growth behavior of particle-reinforced composites is determined by several factors, such as volume fraction, particle size, particle morphology, spatial distribution and particle strength. Thus, an accurate and robust numerical model must incorporate the true microstructure of the particles. It will be shown that the strength of the reinforcement particles is also an important factor. Hence, the model must be able to simulate particle fracture. In this paper, the crack growth behavior of SiC particle-reinforced Al matrix composites was modeled using actual microstructures. Linear elastic fracture mechanics principles were used to propagate the crack and obtain the local stress intensity values. The effect of particle fracture on crack growth was studied. It will be shown that spatial distribution and shape of the particles, as well as particle fracture ahead of the crack tip, significantly affect the crack trajectory and the stress distribution at the crack tip.
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