On the strength of graphene

K. Y. Volokh

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Abstract

Failure of a single-atomic-layer graphene sheet is analyzed in plane tension under the varying biaxiality condition. The analysis is based on the combined use of continuum and molecular mechanics where the strain energy is expressed with the help of the Tersoff-Brenner atomistic potential. A critical failure surface is produced for strains in biaxial tension. It is found that the anisotropy of graphene has a pronounced effect on its strength.

Original languageEnglish
Article number064501
JournalJournal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions ASME
Volume79
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Oct 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Tersoff-Brenner potential
  • continuum mechanics
  • failure
  • graphene
  • strength

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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