Averaging-Based Approach to Toughness Homogenisation for Radial Hydraulic Fracture

G. Da fies, M. Dutko, D. Peck

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Abstract

The homogenisation of the fracture toughness is considered in the context of a propagating hydraulic fracture. The radial (penny-shape) model is utilised, in order to incorporate the impact of the viscosity-toughness regime transition over time. A homogenisation strategy based on temporal averaging is investigated. This approach incorporates the instantaneous fracture velocity, meaning that it should remain effective in the case of step-wise crack advancement. The effectiveness of the approach is demonstrated for periodic toughness distributions, including those which are unbalanced, utilising a highly accurate solver.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanics of Heterogeneous Materials
EditorsHolm Altenbach, Giovanni Bruno, Victor A. Eremeyev, Mikhail Yu. Gutkin, Wolfgang H. Müller
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages69-103
Number of pages35
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9783031287442
ISBN (Print)9783031287435, 9783031287466
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameAdvanced Structured Materials
Volume195
ISSN (Print)1869-8433
ISSN (Electronic)1869-8441

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