Numerical simulation of crack propagation in shells
Abstract
We develop a finite element method for the simulation of fragmentation of thin shells. The method is valid for completely non-linear problems, but is restricted to through-the-thickness cracks, which are normal to the midsurface. The methodology is based on the extended finite element method (X-FEM). The use of X-FEM allows arbitrary crack path evolution and does not require a priori knowledge of the crack zone or remeshins.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Numerical methods in engineering
Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 467–472
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter