Embedded discontinuities for softening solids

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dc.contributorWang, CM
dc.contributorLee, KH
dc.contributorAng, KK
dc.creatorWells, GN
dc.creatorSluys, LJ
dc.date2011-04-20T20:56:37Z
dc.date2011-04-20T20:56:37Z
dc.date1999-12-06
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-03T03:43:33Z
dc.descriptionAdditional, discontinuous functions are added to the displacement field of standard finite elements in order to capture highly localised zones of intense straining. By embedding discontinuities within an element it is possible to effectively model localisation phenomena (such as fracture in concrete) with a relatively small number of finite elements. The displacement jump is regularised, producing bounded strains and allowing the application of classical strain softening constitutive laws. It is then possible to achieve mesh-objective results with respect to energy dissipation without resorting to higher-order continuum theories.
dc.formatpaper
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.identifier0080432093
dc.identifier978-0080432090
dc.identifierhttp://www.dspace.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/236912
dc.identifier.urihttps://repo.dare.co.zw/handle/123456789/179949
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.subjectlocalisation
dc.subjectembedded discontinuity
dc.subjectstrong discontinuity
dc.subjectenhanced strain
dc.subjectfracture
dc.subjectsoftening
dc.subjectdamage
dc.subjectplasticity
dc.titleEmbedded discontinuities for softening solids
dc.typeConference Object

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