Publication
Modelling of multiple delaminations in shells using XFEM
A computationally efficient shell element which can account for multiple delaminations is presented. The shell kinematics is enriched based on XFEM and the element is validated against tests.
Research area
Human body protection
Publication type
Conference paper
Published in
Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM19), August 2013, Montréal
Project
MATISSE - Modelling And Testing for Improved Safety of key composite StructurEs in alternatively powered vehicles (associated project)
Year of publication
2013