http://www.ukm.my/kamal3/psm/pfpstochastics.pdf

The stochastic finite element method: Past, present and future

The review outlines modern trends in theoretical developments, novel designs and modern applications of sandwich structures. The most recent work published at the time of writing of this review is considered, older sources are listed only on as-needed basis. The review begins with the discussion on the analytical models and methods of analysis of sandwich structures as well as representative problems utilizing or comparing these models. Novel designs of sandwich structures is further elucidated concentrating on miscellaneous cores, introduction of nanotubes and smart materials in the elements of a sandwich structure as well as using functionally graded designs. Examples of problems experienced by developers and designers of sandwich structures, including typical damage, response under miscellaneous loads, environmental effects and fire are considered. Sample applications of sandwich structures included in the review concentrate on aerospace, civil and marine engineering, electronics and biomedical areas. Finally, the authors suggest a list of areas where they envision a pressing need in further research.

Review of current trends in research and applications of sandwich structures

http://cmss.kaist.ac.kr/cmss/papers/2012%20Phantom-node%20method%20for%20shell%20models%20with%20arbitrary%20cracks.pdf

Phantom-node method for shell models with arbitrary cracks

Reinforced concrete-mechanics and design

Origami-inspired designs possess attractive applications to science and engineering (e.g. deployable, self-assembling, adaptable systems). The special geometric arrangement of panels and creases gives rise to unique mechanical properties of origami, such as reconfigurability, making origami designs well suited for tunable structures. Although often being ignored, origami structures exhibit additional soft modes beyond rigid folding due to the flexibility of thin sheets that further influence their behaviour. Actual behaviour of origami structures usually involves significant geometric nonlinearity, which amplifies the influence of additional soft modes. To investigate the nonlinear mechanics of origami structures with deformable panels, we present a structural engineering approach for simulating the nonlinear response of non-rigid origami structures. In this paper, we propose a fully nonlinear, displacement-based implicit formulation for performing static/quasi-static analyses of non-rigid origami structures based on ‘bar-and-hinge’ models. The formulation itself leads to an efficient and robust numerical implementation. Agreement between real models and numerical simulations demonstrates the ability of the proposed approach to capture key features of origami behaviour.

https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rspa.2017.0348

Nonlinear mechanics of non-rigid origami: an efficient computational approach.

A new three-dimensional finite element analysis model of high-speed train–bridge interactions

http://web.mit.edu/kjb/www/Principal_Publications/Insight_into_3-node_Triangular_Shell_Finite_Elements_the_Effects_of_Element_Isotropy_and_Mesh_Patterns.pdf

Hyuk-Chun Noh

Papers

A new three-dimensional finite element analysis model of high-speed train–bridge interactions

Insight into 3-node triangular shell finite elements: the effects of element isotropy and mesh patterns

Stochastic isogeometric analysis of free vibration of functionally graded plates considering material randomness

A formulation for stochastic finite element analysis of plate structures with uncertain Poisson's ratio

Nonlinear behavior and ultimate load bearing capacity of reinforced concrete natural draught cooling tower shell