Search for dissertations about: "phantom node method"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words phantom node method.

2. 1. Failure of thin-walled structures under impact loading

   Author : Salar Mostofizadeh; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; shells; rate dependence; Phantom node method; cohesive zone; Continuum damage; XFEM; ductile fracture;

   Abstract : Increase in computational power during recent years contributed to a significant development in numerical methods in mechanics. There are many methods developed that address various complex problems, yet modelling of initiation and propagation of failure in thin-walled structures requires further development. READ MORE

4. 2. Failure of thinwalled structures under impact loading

   Author : Salar Mostofizadeh; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; thinwalled shell structures; cohesive zone; phantom node method; ductile failure; XFEM;

   Abstract : Thinwalled structures are widely used for different applications, e.g. maritime structures,vehicles, off-shore structures, aircraft fuselage, ship panels etc., and due to their applicationthey might be exposed to high strain rate loads as blast loads. READ MORE