A critical overview of past research on the interaction integral (I-integral) method is
presented. The I-integral is the two-state mutual energy release rate decided by a …

In this study, a coupled contact heat transfer and thermal cracking model is proposed for
discontinuous/granular media based on the computational framework of Finite-Discrete …

Biomimetics enables the use of nature as a source of inspiration for the elaboration of high-
performance materials. In this scenario, the development of bioinspired composites emerges …

A thermo-mechanical strength based cohesive zone model is proposed to simulate the
behaviour of an imperfect interface. In this model, the load transfer behaviour is described by …

Fatigue crack growth analysis using extended finite element method (XFEM) is an efficient
way to predict the residual life of structures; however, when the structure parameters vary …

In this paper, a peridynamic model based on generalized thermoelastic theory is derived by
irreversible thermodynamics. This model avoids the spatial derivative and can be easily …

In this work, a novel adaptive algorithm integrated into a dynamic phase-field method is
developed to model the fracture of orthotropic materials under thermoelastic loading. The …

Edge cracked semi‐circular shape specimen subjected to three point bend loading is a
favourite test specimen for determining fracture toughness of asphalt mixtures. However, in …

The element differential method (EDM) is extended to solve the transient heat transfer
problems with phase change. The governing equation of the phase change problem is …

In this paper, dynamic crack propagation in a 2D isotropic medium under a generalized
thermal shock in the framework of eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM) is studied. A …