FraMCoS 2 1995 Zurich, Switzerland

A Finite Element Approach to 3D Crack Growth in Brittle Solids

While the mechanics of fracture in three dimensional solids presents unanswered questions, this paper considers the parallel computational issues associated with a finite element analysis of non-planar crack representation and growth.

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Abstract

While the mechanics of fracture in three dimensional solids presents unanswered questions, this paper considers the parallel computational issues associated with a finite element analysis of non-planar crack representation and growth.