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        • Delamination
        • Alternative Failure Criteria
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    Theory Manual

    The Theory Manual provides an in-depth explanation of Multicontinuum Theory (MCT) and discusses how MCT is implemented in Helius PFA.

    It also describes the important process of characterizing a composite material for use with the MCT multiscale material model.

    Pages in this section
    • Nomenclature and Conventions Used in the Theory Manual
    • Introduction to Multicontinuum Theory (MCT)
    • Constituent Average Stress and Strain States
    • The MCT Decomposition
    • MCT Constituent-Based Failure Criteria
    • Pre-Failure Nonlinearity (Nonlinear Longitudinal Shear Response)
    • Hydrostatic Strengthening
    • Nonlinear Elastic Fiber
    • The MCT Multiscale Material Characterization Process
    • Temperature Dependent Material Properties
    • Thermal Residual Stresses
    • Progressive Fatigue
    • Convergence Issues for Progressive Failure Analyses
    • Energy-Based Material Degradation
    • Delamination
    • Alternative Failure Criteria
    • References

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