Meso-scale modelling of static and dynamic tensile fracture of concrete accounting for real-shape aggregates
This paper presents a computational framework for modelling the fracture process in
concrete under static and dynamic tensile loading considering its mesostructural …
concrete under static and dynamic tensile loading considering its mesostructural …
An efficient adaptive length scale insensitive phase-field model for three-dimensional fracture of solids using trilinear multi-node elements
As a diffused fracture theory, phase-field models can seamlessly simulate complex crack
patterns such as extending, branching, and merging. Despite the success of phase-field …
patterns such as extending, branching, and merging. Despite the success of phase-field …
Hydrogen assisted cracking using an efficient virtual element scheme
In this paper, a novel virtual element formulation is proposed for phase field modeling of
hydrogen assisted cracking (HAC). The multiphysics variational framework is decoupled into …
hydrogen assisted cracking (HAC). The multiphysics variational framework is decoupled into …
[HTML][HTML] An engineering perspective to the virtual element method and its interplay with the standard finite element method
M Mengolini, MF Benedetto, AM Aragón - Computer Methods in Applied …, 2019 - Elsevier
In this manuscript we thoroughly study the behavior of the virtual element method (VEM) in
the context of two-dimensional linear elasticity problems for an engineering audience versed …
the context of two-dimensional linear elasticity problems for an engineering audience versed …
A computational framework for brittle crack-propagation based on efficient virtual element method
An efficient low order virtual element method (VEM) for crack-propagation in elastic solids at
small strains is outlined within this work. The recently developed VEM is a competitive …
small strains is outlined within this work. The recently developed VEM is a competitive …
Adaptive multi-material topology optimization with hyperelastic materials under large deformations: A virtual element approach
We introduce a general multi-material topology optimization framework for large deformation
problems that effectively handles an arbitrary number of candidate hyperelastic materials …
problems that effectively handles an arbitrary number of candidate hyperelastic materials …
On nonconvex meshes for elastodynamics using virtual element methods with explicit time integration
While the literature on numerical methods (eg finite elements and, to a certain extent, virtual
elements) concentrates on convex elements, there is a need to probe beyond this limiting …
elements) concentrates on convex elements, there is a need to probe beyond this limiting …
[HTML][HTML] Curvilinear virtual elements for 2D solid mechanics applications
E Artioli, LB Da Veiga, F Dassi - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics …, 2020 - Elsevier
In the present work we generalize the curvilinear Virtual Element technology, introduced for
a simple linear scalar problem in a previous work, to generic 2D solid mechanic problems in …
a simple linear scalar problem in a previous work, to generic 2D solid mechanic problems in …
Modeling of size effect on compressive behavior of CFRP-confined rectangular RC columns: Influence of corner radius and aspect ratio
L Fan, L Jin, X Du - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Taking into consideration the concrete heterogeneity, a three-dimensional meso-scale
approach was established to model the failure of axially loaded rectangular reinforced …
approach was established to model the failure of axially loaded rectangular reinforced …
Extended virtual element method for the Laplace problem with singularities and discontinuities
In this paper, we propose the extended virtual element method (X-VEM) to treat singularities
and crack discontinuities that arise in the Laplace problem. The virtual element method …
and crack discontinuities that arise in the Laplace problem. The virtual element method …