This review paper discusses the basic problems related to use of cohesive models simulate initiation and development failure in various types engineering issues. The most commonly used zone (CZMs) are described. Recent achievements field modeling characterized, with particular emphasis on problem mixed mode loading, influence strain rate, stress state triaxiality, fatigue. A separate chapter wo...

A viscoelastic cohesive zone model is employed within the framework of a finite element code to analyze a two-phase viscoelastic particle-reinforced composite material consisting of a relatively stiff aggregate embedded in a copolymer binder. The composite of interest, LX17, is noted to have a very large aggregate volume fraction and as such, aggregate grain boundaries were generated within fin...

Mixed-mode fracture of an adhesively-bonded structure made from a commercial adhesive and a dual-phase steel has been studied under different rates. Since mixedmode fracture occurs along the interface between the steel and adhesive, the cohesiveparameters for the interface were required. The mode-II interfacial properties were deduced in earlier work. In this paper the mode-I interfacial toughn...