Before revision: A mechanics of materials model has been developed to predict the increase in fracture toughness in ceramics due to crack deflection around second-phase particles that are prone to microcracking in a matrix.
After revision: , developed by Katherine Faber and aided by Anthony G. Evans,A mechanics of materials model has been developed to predict the increase in fracture toughness in ceramics due to crack deflection around second-phase particles that are prone to microcracking in a matrix.