Abstract
We have examined the atomic dynamics of the brittle fracture process in amorphous silica using molecular dynamics. Under strain, extensive atomic restructuring occur in the vicinity of voids leading to the formation of 2-membered (2-M) silica rings that are much different than the open network structure of the bulk. The sequence of events that lead to the formation of the 2-M rings was characterized by examining the change in local coordination of atoms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4159-4169 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Science |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering