Phase-field fracture simulations have been established to simulate crack propagation in solid structures. The method employs a variational framework which has proven converge Griffith' classical model for brittle fracture. Here we investigate the predictiveness of phase-field through four-point bending test mixed mode condition, and discuss possibilities perform such simulation with finite elem...

Abstract Snowboarding wrist protectors are typically designed to limit impact forces and prevent hyperextension. The standard for snowboarding (ISO 20320:2020) includes a test measuring their bending stiffness, when fitted surrogate. This serves as simple means of assessing the ability Wrist protector stiffness measurements have been shown be influenced by surrogate design, strapping condition,...