Fatigue crack propagation simulation method using XFEM with variable-node element
Huachao Deng, Bo Yan, Tomonaga Okabe
Topics & Concepts
Extended finite element methodFracture mechanicsStress intensity factorDiscretizationStructural engineeringCrack closureFinite element methodStiffness matrixMaterials scienceCrack tip opening displacementNode (physics)MathematicsMathematical analysisEngineeringNumerical methods in engineeringFatigue and fracture mechanicsNon-Destructive Testing Techniques