Abstract:In the presented model the microstructure of a functionally graded material (FGM) is accounted in two ways: via FGM properties and by distributed small cracks which could be on grain boundaries of the material. The contribution to the solution of material gradation of FGM and of material structure reflected via geometry of distributed cracks is investigated. Besides, some additional effects arising due to possible crack closure and contact of crack surfaces are taken into account in the model and its contribut… Show more
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