Mesh-Free and Finite Element-Based Methods for Structural Mechanics Applications

• Other Authors: Fantuzzi, Nicholas (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: History of engineering & technology; direction field; tensor line; principal stress; tailored fiber placement; heat conduction; finite elements; space-time; elastodynamics; mesh adaptation; non-circular deep tunnel; complex variables; conformal mapping; elasticity; numerical simulation; numerical modeling; joint static strength; finite element method; parametric investigation; reinforced joint (collar and doubler plate); nonlocal elasticity theory; Galerkin weighted residual FEM; silicon carbide nanowire; silver nanowire; gold nanowire; biostructure; rostrum; paddlefish; Polyodon spathula; maximum-flow/minimum-cut; stress patterns; finite element modelling; laminated composite plates; non-uniform mechanical properties; panel method; marine propeller; noise; FW-H equations; experimental test; continuation methods; bifurcations; limit points; cohesive elements; functionally graded materials; porosity distributions; first-order shear deformation theory; shear correction factor; higher-order shear deformation theory; equivalent single-layer approach; n/a
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The problem of solving complex engineering problems has always been a major topic in all industrial fields, such as aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering. The use of numerical methods has increased exponentially in the last few years, due to modern computers in the field of structural mechanic...