The Application of Three-Dimensional Boundary Element Strategies in Computational Fracture Mechanics

Dear Colleagues,

The application of three-dimensional (3D) boundary element strategies in computational fracture mechanics involves analyzing the behavior of structures with cracks or fractures. This strategy can b used to accurately model the propagation of cracks in materials and predict their failure under different loading conditions. The 3D boundary element method (BEM) is a numerical technique that allows for the solution of partial differential equations that govern the behavior of the material surrounding a crack. The BEM discretizes the problem into a surface mesh, where each surface element is defined by a set of boundary conditions. The application of the 3D BEM strategy in fracture mechanics involves several steps, including mesh generation, solving the governing equations, and post-processing the results. The accuracy of the results is dependent on the quality of the mesh and the boundary conditions applied. The application of the 3D BEM strategy has several advantages, including the ability to model complex geometries and boundary conditions and its lower computational costs compared to traditional finite element methods. It is commonly used in theaerospace, automotive, and civil engineering industries to predict the failure of structures and develop strategies to prevent catastrophic events. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Linear elastic fracture mechanics;
• Thermoelastic fracture mechanics; 
• Dynamic fracture mechanics;
• Nonlinear fracture mechanics;
• Cracks in anisotropic and composite materials;
• Crack identification;
• Crack growth analysis;
• Interface cracks.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdelsabour Fahmy
Guest Editor

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• boundary element methods
• linear elastic fracture mechanics
• thermoelastic fracture mechanics
• dynamic fracture mechanics
• nonlinear fracture mechanics
• cracks in anisotropic and composite materials
• crack identification
• crack growth analysis
• interface cracks