CSS Talk by Tobias Laschütza
The third presentation in the 2nd Capriccio Special Seminar was held by Tobias Laschütza from Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) on “Studying cyclic mode I crack growth with a molecular dynamics informed continuum micromechanical crazing model”. Tobias first provided some background information on crazing in amorphous thermoplastics, especially focusing on cyclic loading. Afterwards, he presented a continuum-micromechanical model which he had published together with Thomas Seelig in [1]. Among other things, Tobias impressively described the role of craze fibrils during cyclic loading. A vivid discussion followed the presentation. We sincerely thank Tobias for his very valuable contribution to our seminar series!
[1] T. Laschütza, T. Seelig. Mechanics of Materials, 2024, 189, 104901.