Computation of length scales for second-order laminated microstructure with surface energy

Liying Liu, Zhiping Li*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A computational model for the total energy, including surface energy, of second-order laminated microstructures is proposed. By studying the minimization property of this energy, we can numerically reveal how the twin widths of a second-order laminated microstructure are related to the specimen's length and the surface energy density of a crystalline material. Numerical experiments on a two-dimensional Ericksen-James type elastic model for crystals show that the twin widths of the first and second-order laminates satisfy certain cubic rule.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)245-258
Number of pages14
JournalApplied Mathematical Modelling
Volume31
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Energy minimization
  • Length scales
  • Second-order laminated microstructure
  • Surface energy density

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