Ruifeng Zhao¹, Zhijun Wu^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.25, No.1, pp. 1-2, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09814

Abstract The combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) can effectively simulate the continuousdiscontinuous failure process of rocks, and is now widely adopted to investigate the issues related to rock mechanics and engineering. The conventional FDEM requires pre-defines constitutive models to calculate the element stress from element deformations [1]. However, the constitutive model used in conventional FDEM is obtained by empirical fitting of rock mechanics test data, and large amount of rock physical and mechanical information present in the test data, such as the nonlinear properties of rock presented in the initial compaction stage, are lost in the process of fitting test data… More >

Zhuang Chen¹, Xihua Chu^1,2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.127, No.1, pp. 241-272, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2021.015120

Abstract In this study, a peridynamic fiber-reinforced concrete model is developed based on the bond-based peridynamic model with rotation effect (BBPDR). The fibers are modelled by a semi-discrete method and distributed with random locations and angles in the concrete specimen, since the fiber content is low, and its scale is smaller than the concrete matrix. The interactions between fibers and concrete matrix are investigated by the improvement of the bond’s strength and stiffness. Also, the frictional effect between the fibers and the concrete matrix is considered, which is divided into static friction and slip friction. To validate the proposed model, several… More >

Kyousuke Yamaguchi¹, Nao-Aki Noda², Ker-Kong Chen³, Kiyoshi Tajima³, Seiji Harada¹, Xin Lan¹

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.5, No.3, pp. 191-200, 2009, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2009.005.191

Abstract Wedge-shaped defects are frequently observed on the cervical region of the human tooth. Previously, most studies explained that improper tooth-brushing causes such defects. However, recent clinical observation suggested that the repeated stress due to occlusal force may induce the formation of these wedge-shaped defects. In this study, a two-dimensional human tooth model after a wedge-shaped defect is restored with the composite resin is analyzed by using the finite element method. To obtain the intensity of the singular stress accurately, a method of analysis is discussed for calculating generalized stress intensity factors, which control the singular stress around the corner of… More >

J. Useche, P. Sollero, E.L. Albuquerque¹, L. Palermo²

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.4, No.2, pp. 107-116, 2008, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2008.004.107

Abstract The fracture analysis of cracked thick plates repaired with adhesively bonded composite patches using a boundary element formulation is presented. The shear deformable cracked isotropic plate was modeled using the dual boundary method. In order to model the repair, a three parameter boundary element formulation was established. This formulation is based on Kirchhoff's theory for symmetric layer composite plates and considers the transversal deflection and two in-plane rotations. Interaction forces and moments between the cracked plate and the composite repair were modeled as distributed loading, and discretized using continuous and semi-discontinuous domain cells. Coupling equations, based on kinematic compatibility and… More >

G.S. Palani¹, B. Dattaguru², Nagesh R. Iyer¹

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.4, No.2, pp. 77-94, 2008, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2008.004.077

Abstract The objective of this paper is to present a generalized technique called as, numerically integrated Modified Virtual Crack Closure Integral (NI-MVCCI) technique for computation of strain energy release rate (SERR) for 2-D crack problems employing singular finite elements. NI-MVCCI technique is generalized one and the expressions for computing SERR are independent of the finite element employed. Stress intensity factor (SIF) can be computed using the relations between SERR and SIF depending on the assumption of plane stress/strain conditions. NI-MVCCI technique has been demonstrated for 8-noded Serendipity (regular & quarter-point) and 9-noded Lagrangian (regular & quarter-point) and 12-noded (regular & singular)… More >

A. Brasiliano¹, W.R. Souza², G.N. Doz³, J.L.V. Brito⁴

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.4, No.2, pp. 53-66, 2008, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2008.004.053

Abstract It can be observed that usually, during structures useful life they are submitted to deterioration processes that, depending on the intensity, may affect their performance and load capacity and, as a result, their safety. In this case, it is necessary to accomplish an inspection in order to evaluate the conditions of the structure and to locate and quantify the intensity of the damage. Another important point is to study the behavior of brittle material beams with cracks, as an attempt of understanding the rupture mechanism and crack propagation phenomenon. In this paper, the Residual Error Method (Genovese, 2000) is applied… More >

G. Davì¹, A. Milazzo¹

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.3, No.4, pp. 229-238, 2007, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2007.003.229

Abstract An original and alternative single domain boundary element formulation and its numerical implementation are presented for the analysis of orthotropic two-dimensional cracked bodies. The problem is formulated employing the classical displacement boundary integral representation and an alternative integral equation deduced on the basis of the stress function theory. This integral equation written on the crack provides the relations needed to determine the problem solution in the framework of linear elastic fracture mechanics. Numerical examples are reported and discussed to demonstrate the accuracy of the proposed approach. More >

P.H. Wen¹, M.H. Aliabadi²

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.3, No.2, pp. 107-120, 2007, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2007.003.107

Abstract In the last decade, meshless methods for solving differential equations have become a promising alternative to the finite element and boundary element methods. Based on the variation of potential energy, the element-free Galerkin method is developed on the basis of finite element method by the use of radial basis function interpolation. An enriched radial basis function is formulated to capture the stress singularity at the crack tip. The usual advantages of finite element method are retained in this method but now significant improvement of accuracy. Neither the connectivity of mesh in the domain by the finite element method or integrations… More >

Kamran Nikbin¹

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.3, No.1, pp. 51-68, 2007, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2007.003.051

Abstract Weldments and welded regions of components are likely to see failure at elevated temperatures earlier than homogenous parent material. In some cases variable loading could also introduce creep/fatigue crack growth. These weld regions not only contain variable creep properties but are likely to contain residual stresses which could relax in time. There are three key factors which may determine a successful outcome for remaining life assessment of engineering components containing residual stresses in the vicinity of welds. The first is standardized testing and measurement procedures. The second is the development of appropriate and accurate correlating parameters to treat the results… More >

Abdulnaser M. Alshoaibi^1,2, M. S. A. Hadi², A. K. Ariffin²

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.3, No.1, pp. 15-28, 2007, DOI:10.3970/sdhm.2007.003.015

Abstract An adaptive finite element method is employed to analyze two-dimensional linear elastic fracture problems. The mesh is generated by the advancing front method and the norm stress error is taken as a posteriori error estimator for the h-type adaptive refinement. The stress intensity factors are estimated by a displacement extrapolation technique. The near crack tip displacements used are obtained from specific nodes of natural six-noded quarter-point elements which are generated around the crack tip defined by the user. The crack growth and its direction are determined by the calculated stress intensity factors as the maximum circumference theory is also been… More >