Explicit dynamics simulation of blade cutting of thin elastoplastic shells using “directional” cohesive elements in solid-shell finite element models

M Pagani, U Perego - Computer methods in applied Mechanics and …, 2015 - Elsevier
The intentional or accidental cutting of thin shell structures by means of a sharp object is of
interest in many engineering applications. The process of cutting involves several types of …

[HTML][HTML] Stress–displacement stabilized finite element analysis of thin structures using solid-shell elements, Part I: On the need of interpolating the stresses

A Aguirre, R Codina, J Baiges - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 2024 - Elsevier
This work studies the solid-shell finite element approach to approximate thin structures using
a stabilized mixed displacement–stress formulation based on the Variational Multiscale …

A stable and convergent Lagrangian particle method with multiple nodal stress points for large strain and material failure analyses in manufacturing processes

CT Wu, Y Wu, Z Liu, D Wang - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper presents a new Lagrangian particle method for the simulation of manufacturing
processes involving large strain and material failure. The starting point is to introduce some …

Gradient-extended damage analysis with reduced integration-based solid-shells at large deformations

O Barfusz, T van der Velden, T Brepols… - Computer Methods in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present contribution is concerned with the extension of a recently presented non-local
damage analysis of shells to the geometrically non-linear regime. For this purpose, a …

Quadratic solid–shell elements for nonlinear structural analysis and sheet metal forming simulation

P Wang, H Chalal, F Abed-Meraim - Computational Mechanics, 2017 - Springer
In this paper, two quadratic solid–shell (SHB) elements are proposed for the three-
dimensional modeling of thin structures. These consist of a 20-node hexahedral solid–shell …

Efficient and accurate simulation of the packaging forming process

K Robertsson, E Borgqvist, M Wallin… - Packaging …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
To allow for large‐scale forming applications, such as converting paperboard into package
containers, efficient and reliable numerical tools are needed. In finite element simulations of …

Selective mass scaling for distorted solid‐shell elements in explicit dynamics: optimal scaling factor and stable time step estimate

G Cocchetti, M Pagani, U Perego - International Journal for …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The use of solid‐shell elements in explicit dynamics has been so far limited by the small
critical time step resulting from the small thickness of these elements in comparison with the …

A mixed hexahedral solid‐shell finite element with self‐equilibrated isostatic assumed stresses for geometrically nonlinear problems

FS Liguori, G Zucco, A Madeo - International Journal for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Mixed Finite Elements (FEs) with assumed stresses and displacements provide
many advantages in analysing shell structures. They ensure good results for coarse meshes …

A thermodynamic motivated RCCM damage interface model in an explicit transient dynamics framework

P Larousse, D Dureisseix, A Gravouil… - Computational …, 2024 - Springer
A framework to solve fast dynamic problems involving a non-smooth interface behavior with
contact and decohesion is under concern. In previous works, unilateral contact and impact …

Quadratic solid–shell finite elements for geometrically nonlinear analysis of functionally graded material plates

H Chalal, F Abed-Meraim - Materials, 2018 - mdpi.com
In the current contribution, prismatic and hexahedral quadratic solid–shell (SHB) finite
elements are proposed for the geometrically nonlinear analysis of thin structures made of …