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    A Meshless Collocation Method Based on the Differential Reproducing Kernel Approximation

    Shih-Wei Yang1, Yung-Ming Wang1, Chih-Ping Wu1,2, Hsuan-Teh Hu1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.60, No.1, pp. 1-40, 2010, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2010.060.001
    Abstract A differential reproducing kernel (DRK) approximation-based collocation method is developed for solving ordinary and partial differential equations governing the one- and two-dimensional problems of elastic bodies, respectively. In the conventional reproducing kernel (RK) approximation, the shape functions for the derivatives of RK approximants are determined by directly differentiating the RK approximants, and this is very time-consuming, especially for the calculations of their higher-order derivatives. Contrary to the previous differentiation manipulation, we construct a set of differential reproducing conditions to determine the shape functions for the derivatives of RK approximants. A meshless collocation method based on the present DRK approximation is… More >

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    Mesh Effects in Predictions of Progressive Damage in 3D Woven Composites

    R. Valisetty1,2, A. Rajendran1,3, D. Grove2
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.60, No.1, pp. 41-72, 2010, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2010.060.041
    Abstract A multi-scale model exhibiting progressive damage is considered for a 3D-woven composite. It is based on the evolution of some fundamental damage modes in a representative volume element (RVE) of a composite's woven architecture. The overall response of a woven composite due to a variety of damage modes is computationally obtained through a transformation field analysis (TFA) that is capable of quantifying the effects of spatial distribution of micro stresses and strains on strength. Since the model is computationally intensive, its numerical requirements are to be understood before it can successfully be used in design studies or in conjunction with… More >

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    A Topology Optimization of Moderately Thick Plates Based on the Meshless Numerical Method

    S.L. Li1,2, S.Y. Long1, G.Y. Li1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.60, No.1, pp. 73-94, 2010, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2010.060.073
    Abstract A new implementation of topology optimization for the plate described by the Reissner-Mindlin theory based on the meshless natural neighbour Petrov-Galerkin method (NNPG) is proposed in this work. The objective is to produce the stiffest plate for a given volume by redistributing the material throughout the plate. We try to couple the advantages of the meshless numerical method with the topology optimization of moderately thick plate. The numerical approach presented here is based on the solid isotropic material with penalization (SIMP) formulation of the topology optimization problem. The natural neighbour interpolation shape function is employed to discretize both displacement and… More >

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    Nonlinear Vibration of the Double-Beams Assembly Subjected to A.C. Electrostatic Force

    Shueei-Muh Lin1
    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.60, No.1, pp. 95-114, 2010, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2010.060.095
    Abstract In this study, the mathematical model of double-beams assembly subjected to the a.c. electrostatic force is established. This is helpful for designing sensors and actuators. The boundary condition of this system is nonlinear and time-dependent. Obviously, this system is very complicated. A new solution method is here developed to derive the analytical solution. Because the a.c. electrostatic force includes the static and harmonic forces, the system is divided into the nonlinear static and dynamic subsystems. The exact static solution is presented. In the other hand, the boundary conditions of the dynamic subsystem are nonlinear and time-dependent. First, using the balanced… More >

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