Two-dimensional modeling to compute plastic zone in front of compact tension sample of a multiphase material

Two-dimensional modeling of squares having variation of ferrite fraction was used as local models. The shape of the ferrites was derived from actual microstructure of multiphase material. These local models were put in front of the CT specimen in a global model. The analysis result shows the variation of the plastic zone sizes as the ferrite fraction varies and saturates at about 65% ferrite fraction.