ISSN:
1069-8299
Keywords:
Engineering
;
Engineering General
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Technology
Notes:
Fracture in heterogeous solids can be simulated with finite elements. We compare simulations of mechanical breakdown using meshes based on two types of geometrical elements: quadrilaterals and hexagons. The different co-ordination of the meshes leads to important differences in the load-carrying geometry close to failure. Hexagonal elements give a better representation of failure in brittle solids, whereas quadrilateral elements have a resemblance to fibrous solids.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.1640100507
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