One of the fundamental aspects in cohesive zone modeling is the definition of the traction-
separation relationship across fracture surfaces, which approximates the nonlinear fracture …

Tempered glass panes are subjected to high eigenstresses that induce a state of
compression along the surfaces and a state of tension in the inner part. Whenever a crack …

Compacted graphite iron (CGI) is a typical engineering material with double phases, of
which graphite morphology largely determines its mechanical performances. Although …

The characterization of nonlinear constitutive relationships along fracture surfaces is a
fundamental issue in mixed-mode cohesive fracture simulations. A generalized potential …

Metal matrix composites have significant applications in the engineering field. During
service, the fracture is one of the most typical failure modes. In this study, the digital image …

This paper contributes a scheme for two-dimensional (2D) numerical simulation of hydraulic
fracturing processes in geological materials, which consists of a numerical coupling …

In order to achieve realistic cohesive fracture simulation, a parallel computational framework
is developed in conjunction with the parallel topology based data structure (ParTopS) …

The contribution of this work centers on the establishment of a novel topology optimization
framework targeted specifically towards the needs of the structural engineering industry …

This work presents a methodology to model the basic creep of concrete, considering aging
and damage. Continuum elements with viscoelastic material represent the basic creep with …

Critical to the scalability of parallel adaptive simulations are parallel control functions
including load balancing, reduced inter-process communication and optimal data …