Ductile Fracture in Metal Forming: Modeling and Simulation

Ductile Fracture in Metal Forming provides an approach to micromechanical ductile fracture prediction which is applicable to all metal-forming processes. It also examines, in detail, our current understanding of the mechanics and physics of ductile fracture in metal-forming processes. Starting with an overview of different ductile fracture scenarios, this book goes on to explain modeling techniques that predict a range of mechanical phenomena that can lead to ductile fracture. The particular challenges in creating micromechanical models are addressed, as are methods of applying these models to several common metal-forming processes.

• Explains innovative micromechanical modeling techniques for a variety of material behaviors
• Examines how these models can be applied to metal forming processes in practice, including blanking, arrowed cracks in drawing, and surface cracks in upset forging
• Provides a thorough examination of both macroscopic and microscopic ductile fracture theory