Validation simulation for free vibration and buckling of cracked Mindlin plates using phase-field method

This article focus on validation phase-field method for simulation of free vibration and buckling of crack plates. The formula is derived from using Reissner-Mindlin plate theory. Validation simulation is carried out by numerically investigating free vibration and buckling of cracked plate with taking the configuration, material property, crack location, and other relevant assumptions as the same with the comparing references. The article shows that phase-field approach can be used to estimate the critical buckling load and frequencies of vibration mode. The article also demonstrates the significant advanced of phase-field method for plates with complex crack geometries. © 2018, © 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.