Molecular dynamics simulation of crack growth in mono-crystal nickel with voids and inclusions

TL;DR

This study uses molecular dynamics simulations to analyze how voids and inclusions affect crack growth in mono-crystal nickel, revealing their influence on crack path, dislocation behavior, and material resistance.

Contribution

It provides new insights into the role of voids and inclusions in crack propagation and mechanical resistance in mono-crystal nickel through detailed molecular dynamics analysis.

Findings

Voids and inclusions alter crack propagation paths.

Inclusions increase resistance to fracture.

Void and inclusion characteristics influence dislocation evolution.

Abstract

In this study, the crack propagation of the pre-cracked mono-crystal nickel with the voids and inclusions has been investigated by molecular dynamics simulations. Different sizes of voids, inclusions and materials of inclusions are used to fully study the effect of the voids and inclusions during the crack propagation process. The dislocations evolution, stress distribution and crack length are analyzed as the associated mechanical properties. The results indicate that the voids and inclusions can change the path of crack propagation of the pre-cracked mono-crystal nickel. Moreover, the results show that the voids and inclusions can lead a better resistance to plastic deformation of the mono-crystal and the inclusions can make the system more difficult to fracture.