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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. RemmersR. de Borst, and A. Needleman
    Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2008

2006

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

2004

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

2003

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

2001

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