We describe a finite element-based method to propagate multiple fractures simultaneously. The algorithm is iterative and it simulates sub-critical quasi-static crack propagation. The matrix is homogeneous and isotropic, and behaves linear elastically. The algorithmic cornerstones are a failure crite
Meshless modelling of crack growth with discrete rotating crack segments
β Scribed by Y. Y. Zhang
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 371 KB
- Volume
- 4
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1569-1713
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