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Gradient based cohesive zone models

Submitted by Mohan Kulkarni on

Hello,

Strain gradient based (non-local) plasticity and damage models have been studied quite extensively in the literature.

 I was wondering if anyone has experience in the development of cohesive zone models that obtain the tractions in front of crack tip not only as a function of the diplacement jump, but also as a function of the gradient of displacement jump.

 If yes, can you please point me to the reference?