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Advanced numerical techniques for the simulation of fracture

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Advanced numerical techniques for the simulation of fracture
Funding DIOC10 (Delft University of Technology)
Years 2005-2009
PhD-candidate Joris Remmers
Supervisors Rene de Borst, Alan Needleman
Collaborators Brown University, NASA LAngley Research Center


References

2008

  1. The simulation of dynamic crack propagation using the cohesive segments method
    J.J.C. Remmers, R. de Borst, and A. Needleman
    Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Feb 2008
    DOI

2006

  1. Mesh-independent discrete numerical representations of cohesive-zone models
    R. de Borst, J.J.C. Remmers, and A. Needleman
    Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Feb 2006
    DOI
  2. Computational modeling of delamination
    R. de Borst, and J.J.C. Remmers
    Composite Science and Technology, Feb 2006
    DOI
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    Discontinuities in Materials and Structures – A Unifying Computational Approach
    Joris J.C. Remmers
    Feb 2006
    Supervisors: René de Borst (promotor) & Alan Needleman (promotor, Brown University)
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2004

  1. Cohesive-zone models, higher order continuum theories and reliability for computational failure analysis
    R. de Borst, M.A. Gutiérrez, G.N. Wells, J.J.C. Remmers, and H. Askes
    International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Feb 2004
    DOI
  2. Discrete vs smeared crack models for concrete fracture: Bridging the gap
    R. de Borst, J.J.C. Remmers, A. Needleman, and M.A. Abellan
    International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Feb 2004
    DOI

2003

  1. A cohesive segments method for the simulation of crack growth
    J.J.C. Remmers, R. de Borst, and A. Needleman
    Computational Mechanics, Feb 2003
    DOI
  2. A discontinuous solid-like shell element allowing for arbitrary delaminations
    J.J.C. Remmers, G.N. Wells, and R. de Borst
    International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Feb 2003
    DOI

2001

  1. Delamination buckling of Fibre-Metal Laminates
    J.J.C. Remmers, and R. de Borst
    Composite Science and Technology, Feb 2001
    DOI