A crack intersecting an interface between two dissimilar materials may advance by either
penetrating through the interface or deflecting into the interface. The competition between …

In order to design composites and laminated materials, it is necessary to understand the
issues that govern crack deflection and crack penetration at interfaces. Historically, models …

A model is proposed to determine the influence of an interphase on the deflection of a matrix
crack in ceramic matrix composites. Then, a finite element analysis is performed for a …

Carbon–boron fibre hybrid composites are claimed to possess outstanding properties under
longitudinal compression, and are therefore extremely attractive for lightweight structures …

An asymptotic analysis is carried out to model the mechanism of deflection of a crack at an
interface in a brittle bimaterial. Necessary conditions are derived from an energy analysis …

Toughness in continuous ceramic fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) with
dense matrices depends on the properties of the fiber coating or interphase. Multiple criteria …

A calcium hexaluminate (CaAl12O19, magnetoplumbite structure) sol was used to coat
alumina and yttrium‐aluminum‐garnet (YAG) single‐crystal fibers and single‐crystal …

Curved weak interfaces present promising advantages to be implemented as crack arrestors
in structures designed under the damage tolerant-design principles. Among other …

The cracking behavior of hot-dip galvanized coatings produced by immersion in a pure zinc
bath at 560° C is investigated after 3-point bending tests. Microcracks formed in the as …

The role of interface defects in crack deflection at planar interfaces has been studied by the
direct observation of interface and crack growth in laminates of poly (methyl methacrylate) …