On the role of damage driving forces in scalar damage models for dynamic crack growth in 2D and 3D media

Key Points

• Dynamic crack growth is significantly influenced by different damage driving forces present in the material.
• Scalar damage models provide insights into crack development processes in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional media.
• Assessment of mechanical forces revealed variations in crack propagation metrics attributed to stress field dynamics.
• Understanding damage mechanisms may enhance predictive capabilities in materials science and structural integrity assessments.