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In the framework of a random microstructure-based finite element modelling, the plastic deformation and ductile cracking of the matrix are, respectively, modelled using Johnson\u2013Cook constitutive relation and Johnson\u2013Cook ductile fracture model. The matrix-particle interface decohesion is simulated by employing the surface-based-cohesive zone method, while the particulate fracture is manipulated by the elastic\u2013brittle cracking model, in which the damage evolution criterion depends on the fracture energy cracking criterion. A 2D nonlinear finite element model was developed using ABAQUS\/Explicit commercial program for modelling and analyzing damage mechanisms of silicon carbide reinforced aluminum matrix composites. The predicted results have shown a good agreement with the experimental data in the forms of true stress\u2013strain curves and failure shape. Unlike the existing models, the influence of the volume fraction and size of SiC particles on the deformation, damage mechanism, failure consequences, and stress\u2013strain curve of A359\/SiC particulate composites is investigated accounting for the different possible modes of failure simultaneously.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/ma14092143","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2021,4,24]],"date-time":"2021-04-24T21:49:20Z","timestamp":1619300960000},"page":"2143","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":36,"title":["Predictive Computational Model for Damage Behavior of Metal-Matrix Composites Emphasizing the Effect of Particle Size and Volume Fraction"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Shaimaa I.","family":"Gad","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Mechanical Design and Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig P.O. 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