ANTICIPATING
a successful Third International Conference on Fracture (Munich, April 1973), ISD plans to host a follow-up meeting for those who are interested in the application of the finite element method to fracture mechanics. The program will be organized as an informal workshop, including short oral presentations and ample time for discussion. This format will provide an excellent opportunity for a mutual exchange of ideas and experience. The meeting language will be English. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held each day.
Tentative plans are to emphasize the developments in non-linear fracture mechanics. However, at least one of the four sessions would be devoted to linear-elastic behaviour. There is no fixed agenda of topics at this preliminary stage of planning. Suggested general topics include: implementation of the finite element method, theoretical studies of linear and non-linear behaviour, and solutions to practical engineering problems.
The purpose of this preliminary announcement is to survey the extent of interest in fracture mechanics investigations by finite element methods. Then a firm agenda will be established for the meeting. It is requested that offers of short oral presentations, and/or probable intent to attend the Meeting be sent to ISD.