Modeling a crack in a material.

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Start date Jul 7, 2013
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Crack Material Modeling

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This discussion focuses on modeling cracks in material surfaces using Weierstrass functions. Participants explore the behavior of cracks over time, specifically whether they become more jagged or smooth due to exposure to damage. The conversation highlights the need for mathematical modeling techniques to accurately represent crack propagation and surface changes in materials.

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Jul 7, 2013

nukapprentice

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to model/fit a crack on a material surface with a Weierstrass function.

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Jul 7, 2013

nukapprentice

I'm also wondering whether a crack exposed to damage becomes more jagged over time or more smooth? Is there a process that reverses the other one, i.e. from being more jagged to smooth, vice/versa?

Last edited: Jul 7, 2013