Modelling of multiple delaminations in shells using XFEM
Paper in proceeding, 2013
A computationally efficient shell element which can account for multiple delaminations is presented. The shell kinematics is enriched based on XFEM and the element is validated against tests.
XFEM
multiple delaminations
shell theory
Author
Jim Brouzoulis
Chalmers, Applied Mechanics, Material and Computational Mechanics
Martin Fagerström
Chalmers, Applied Mechanics, Material and Computational Mechanics
ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials
Vol. 2013-July 1901-1909
Modelling And Testing for Improved Safety of key composite StructurEs inalternatively powered vehicles (MATISSE)
European Commission (EC) (EC/FP7/314182), 2012-10-01 -- 2015-09-30.
Subject Categories
Mechanical Engineering
Composite Science and Engineering
Areas of Advance
Transport