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Kinking and cracking behavior in nacre under stepwise compressive loading.

H M Ji1, S M Liang1, X W Li1

  • 1Department of Materials Physics and Chemistry, School of Material Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China.

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  • Materials Science
  • Biomimetics
  • Mechanics of Materials

Background:

  • Nacre's compressive behavior and damage evolution remain incompletely understood.
  • Pinctada maxima nacre exhibits a unique gradient structure with varying platelet thickness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the damage evolution of nacre under stepwise compressive loading.
  • To elucidate the role of nacre's gradient structure in its mechanical response.

Main Methods:

  • Quasi-in-situ loading-unloading-reloading stepwise compressive tests were conducted.
  • Nacre samples from Pinctada maxima were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Loading parallel to platelets: Microcracks and kink bands absorb energy, leading to graceful failure and increased strain.
  • Loading perpendicular to platelets: Higher compressive strength and fracture strain due to restricted damage.
  • Gradient structure disperses stress concentration and promotes toughening mechanisms like crack deflection.

Conclusions:

  • Nacre's gradient structure significantly enhances its compressive strength and fracture toughness.
  • Understanding these mechanisms provides insights for designing bio-inspired materials.