Abstract: The article presents basic information about the Gurson-Tvergaard-Needleman (GTN) material model and the applicability of the microstructural criterion to simulate the material failure. The results of simulation of full-scale structural element containing the damage in the form of corrosion hole is presented. The application of GTN model allowed to simulate the failure initiation based on growth of micro-defects, and thus determine the local loss of load capacity of the element.
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