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.
multiple delaminations
XFEM
shell theory
Author
Jim Brouzoulis
Chalmers, Applied Mechanics, Material and Computational Mechanics
Martin Fagerström
Chalmers, Applied Mechanics, Material and Computational Mechanics
Proceedings for the 19th international conference on composite materials (ICCM19)
9590-
Modelling And Testing for Improved Safety of key composite StructurEs inalternatively powered vehicles (MATISSE)
European Commission (FP7) (EC/FP7/314182), 2012-10-01 -- 2015-09-30.
Subject Categories (SSIF 2011)
Mechanical Engineering
Composite Science and Engineering
Areas of Advance
Transport