A mesh adaptation algorithm to reduce mesh bias in 2D and 3D crack propagation analysis using cohesive zone models

G. Meschke, K. Daadouch, V. Gudžulić (2025). "A mesh adaptation algorithm to reduce mesh bias in 2D and 3D crack propagation analysis using cohesive zone models." In Proceedings of FraMCoS 12, Vienna, Austria.

G. Meschke, K. Daadouch, V. Gudžulić. "A mesh adaptation algorithm to reduce mesh bias in 2D and 3D crack propagation analysis using cohesive zone models." Paper presented at FraMCoS 12, Vienna, Austria, 2025.

G. Meschke, K. Daadouch, V. Gudžulić, "A mesh adaptation algorithm to reduce mesh bias in 2D and 3D crack propagation analysis using cohesive zone models," in Proc. FraMCoS 12, Vienna, Austria, 2025.

@inproceedings{g-meschke2025,
  title     = {A mesh adaptation algorithm to reduce mesh bias in 2D and 3D crack propagation analysis using cohesive zone models},
  author    = {G. Meschke, K. Daadouch, V. Gudžulić},
  year      = {2025},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of FraMCoS 12},
  address   = {Vienna, Austria},
}

TY  - CPAPER
TI  - A mesh adaptation algorithm to reduce mesh bias in 2D and 3D crack propagation analysis using cohesive zone models
AU  - G. Meschke
AU  - K. Daadouch
AU  - V. Gudžulić
PY  - 2025
T2  - Proceedings of FraMCoS 12
CY  - Vienna, Austria
UR  - https://framcos.org/wp-content/uploads/framcos-papers/A_mesh_adaptation_algorithm_to_reduce_mesh_bias_in_2D_and_3D_crack_propagation_a.pdf
AB  - This paper presents a novel mesh reorientation algorithm that enhances the reliability of crack path prediction in cohesive zone cracking models by reducing the inherent mesh bias. The pro- posedmethodrealignsinterfaceelementstomaximizetheirlocaltensiletraction,facilitatingcracking in energetically more favorable direction. Extensive testing shows that the algorithm consistently im- proves results in 2D and 3D applications, enabling more reliable predictions, including cracks origi- nating within the domain, without requiring crack tracking or pre-specifying crack initiation points.
ER  -