This paper proposes an extended finite element method (XFEM) modelling approach
coupled with cyclic damage mechanics criteria to simulate the fatigue crack growth (FCG) …

A novel extended finite element method (XFEM)-artificial neural network (ANN) approach is
proposed to predict the performance of aluminium panels repaired single-sided with a …

The study and the proposal of the concepts of reinforcement in the notched structures,
present an objective for many researchers. Recently, the use of bi-materials and graduated …

Composite materials, with their remarkable advantages in various industrial sectors, have
increasingly broadened their applications, particularly in the reinforcement of notched …

Externally wrapped prestressed carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites are
effective in cracked steel pipe repairs. In this study, the effects of pipe and crack geometry …

This study investigates the effectiveness of eddy current pulsed thermography (ECPT) to
detect internal defects in CFRP strengthened steel structures. Various common internal …

GFRP-concrete-steel composite columns (GCS) are formed by combining different
components with excellent mechanical properties. The GCS exhibits good corrosion …

The eXtended finite element method (XFEM) is a powerful tool for structural mechanics,
assisting engineers and designers in understanding how a material architecture responds to …

The performance evaluation of fatigue crack propagation is essential for the safe and stable
operation of power plants. In this study, the Walker equation is employed, considering the …

Three different local approaches, the Theory of Critical Distances (TCD), the Notch Stress
Intensity Factor (NSIF) and the Strain Energy Density (SED), and the Extended Finite …