Fei Han

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Can XFEM (extended finite element method) simulate multiple cracks?

Hi colleagues, I want to know if XFEM (extended finite element method) can be used for multiple cracks propagation? If yes, could you provide some references to me? Thanks! If it can simulate...

19 August 2015 6,834 5 View

What are the different advantages of three DEM open-source software: Yade, ESyS-Particle and LIGGGHTS?

What are the advantages of three DEM (discrete element method) open-source software: Yade, ESyS-Particle and LIGGGHTS? Which one is better for high performance computing (parallel...

18 August 2015 4,428 14 View

Do you know which classical phenomena (problems) cannot be answered (solved) by fracture mechanics (continuum mechanics) ?

For comparing continuum fracture mechanics with peridynamics, I want to know which simple but classical phenomena cannot be explained or predicted by the fracture mechanics? In other words, what...

17 August 2015 4,038 2 View

Which is better: Explicit or implicit method for crack propagation?

For the problem of crack propagation, I want to know what are the advantages of using an explicit method or using an implicit method to solve the PDE?

16 August 2015 9,131 4 View

What are the differences between peridynamic and cohesive zone models in simulation of crack propagation?

Dear colleagues, as you known, both Peridynamic model and Cohesive zone model can be used for simulating crack propagation. So, what are the different effects when both models are used for a...

10 August 2015 841 2 View