mechanics

Numerical Convergence of Finite Difference Approximations for State-Based Peridynamic Fracture Models

In this work, we study the finite difference approximation for a class of nonlocal fracture models. The nonlocal model is initially elastic but beyond a critical strain the material softens with increasing strain. This model is formulated as a …

Dynamic Brittle Fracture from Nonlocal Double-Well Potentials: A State-Based Model

We introduce a regularized model for free fracture propagation based on nonlocal potentials. We work within the small deformation setting, and the model is developed within a state-based peridynamic formulation. At each instant of the evolution, we …

Dynamic Damage Propagation with Memory: A State-Based Model

A model for dynamic damage propagation is developed using nonlocal potentials. The model is posed using a state-based peridynamic formulation. The resulting evolution is seen to be well posed. At each instant of the evolution, we identify a damage …

Finite Differences and Finite Elements in Nonlocal Fracture Modeling: A Priori Convergence Rates

In this chapter we present a rigorous convergence analysis of finite difference and finite element approximation of nonlinear nonlocal models. In the previous chapter, we considered a differentiable version of the original bond-based model introduced …

Well-Posed Nonlinear Nonlocal Fracture Models Associated with Double-Well Potentials

In this chapter, we consider a generic class of bond-based nonlocal nonlinear potentials and formulate the evolution over suitable function spaces. The peridynamic potential considered in this work is a differentiable version of the original …

Free Damage Propagation With Memory

We introduce a simple model for free damage propagation based on non-local potentials. The model is developed using a state based peridynamic formulation. The resulting evolution is shown to be well posed. At each instant of the evolution we identify …

Numerical Convergence of Nonlinear Nonlocal Continuum Models to Local Elastodynamics

We quantify the numerical error and modeling error associated with replac- ing a nonlinear nonlocal bond-based peridynamic model with a local elasticity model or a linearized peridynamic model away from the fracture set. The non- local model treated …

Numerical Analysis of Nonlocal Fracture Models in Holder Space

In this work, we calculate the convergence rate of the finite difference approximation for a class of nonlocal fracture models. We consider two point force interactions characterized by a double well potential. We show the existence of a evolving …