Abstract
A method for modelling arbitrary growth of dynamic cracks without remeshing is presented. The method is based on a local partition of unity. It is combined with level sets, so that the discontinuities can be represented entirely in terms of nodal data. This leads to a simple method with clean data structures that can easily be incorporated in general purpose software. Results for a mixed-mode dynamic fracture problem are given to demonstrate the method.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 9-23 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Shock and Vibration |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 1 SPEC. ISS. |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Dynamic fracture
- Extended finite element method
- Growing cracks
- Level sets
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering