Résumé
In this study, we use a bond-based peridynamic approach to investigate the mechanical strengthand cracking of composite materials with spherical inclusions. The total volume fraction of particles and theparticle-matrix toughness ratio were varied to cover a range of soft to hard inclusions. The mean particledamage was characterized together with crack patterns at a sub-particle scale. Three types of crack patterns areidentified depending on the toughness ratio.