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Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) is a computational technique used in fracture mechanics to simulate the behavior of materials under stress. It is particularly useful for predicting the initiation and propagation of cracks in materials. The CZM approach assumes that the material ahead of the crack tip exhibits cohesive behavior, meaning it can withstand a certain amount of stress before failing. This is in contrast to traditional fracture mechanics models, which often assume that the material is perfectly elastic until the crack propagates.

The CZM is based on the concept of a cohesive zone, a small region of material ahead of the crack tip where the material is still bonded but can withstand a certain amount of stress. The size of this zone is typically much smaller than the characteristic dimensions of the structure being analyzed. The behavior of the cohesive zone is described by a traction-separation law, which relates the traction (stress) acting on the cohesive zone to the separation (displacement) of the crack faces.

The CZM can be implemented in finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate the behavior of materials under various loading conditions. It is particularly useful for predicting the initiation and propagation of cracks in materials with complex geometries or under dynamic loading conditions. The CZM approach has been used in a wide range of applications, including the analysis of composite materials, metal alloys, and ceramics. It is also used in the design and analysis of structures such as aircraft wings, bridges, and pipelines.