Numerical Simulation Procedure for Modeling TGO Crack Propagation and TGO Growth in Thermal Barrier Coatings upon Thermal-Mechanical Cycling

Figure 11

TGO growth upon cycles with TGO crack propagation: (a) 4 loading cycles, (b) 6 loading cycles, (c) 7 loading cycles, and (d) 8 loading cycles.

(a) Four loading cycles

(b) Six loading cycles

(c) Seven loading cycles

(d) Eight loading cycles