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Isogeometric analysis : CAD, finite elements, NURBS, exact geometry and mesh refinement

An overview of the extended/generalized finite element method (GEFM/XFEM) with emphasis on methodological issues is presented. This method enables the accurate approximation of solutions that involve jumps, kinks, singularities, and other locally non-smooth features within elements. This is achieved by enriching the polynomial approximation space of the classical finite element method. The GEFM/XFEM has shown its potential in a variety of applications that involve non-smooth solutions near interfaces: Among them are the simulation of cracks, shear bands, dislocations, solidification, and multi-field problems. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

The extended/generalized finite element method: An overview of the method and its applications

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Review: Meshless methods: A review and computer implementation aspects

Recent developments of meshfree and particle methods and their applications in applied mechanics are surveyed. Three major methodologies have been reviewed. First, smoothed particle hydrodynamics ~SPH! is discussed as a representative of a non-local kernel, strong form collocation approach. Second, mesh-free Galerkin methods, which have been an active research area in recent years, are reviewed. Third, some applications of molecular dynamics ~MD! in applied mechanics are discussed. The emphases of this survey are placed on simulations of finite deformations, fracture, strain localization of solids; incompressible as well as compressible flows; and applications of multiscale methods and nano-scale mechanics. This review article includes 397 references. @DOI: 10.1115/1.1431547#

Meshfree and particle methods and their applications

During the last decade, a big progress has been achieved in the analysis and numerical treatment of Initial Value Problems (IVPs) in Differential Algebraic Equations (DAEs) and Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs). In spite of the rich variety of results available in the literature, there are still many specific problems that require special attention. Two of such, which are considered in this work, are the optimization of order of accuracy and reduction of cost of functional evaluations of Explicit Runge - Kutta (ERK) methods.

Traditionally, the maximum attainable order p of an s-stage ERK method for advancing the solution of an IVP is such that
p(s)
 4
 
In 1999, Goeken presented an s-stage ERK Method of order p(s)=s +1,s>2.
However, this work focuses on the design of a new approximation algorithm that reduces the cost of functional evaluations and yet increases the attainable order higher 
U n and Jonhson [94]; and the classical ERK methods. The order p of 
the new scheme called Multiderivative Explicit Runge-Kutta (MERK) Methods is such that p(s) 2. The stability, convergence and implementation for the optimization of IVPs in DAEs and ODEs systems are also considered.

Numerical solution of initial value problems in differential - algebraic equations

Imposing essential boundary conditions in mesh-free methods

A mixed hierarchical approximation based on finite elements and meshless methods is presented. Two cases are considered. The first one couples regions where finite elements or meshless methods are used to interpolate: continuity and consistency is preserved. The second one enriches a finite element mesh with particles. Thus, there is no need to remesh in adaptive refinement processes. In both cases the same formulation is used, convergence is studied and examples are shown. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Enrichment and coupling of the finite element and meshless methods

The development of NURBS-Enhanced Finite Element Method (NEFEM) is revisited. This technique allows a seamless integration of the CAD boundary representation of the domain and the finite element method (FEM). The importance of the geometrical model in finite element simulations is addressed and the benefits and potential of NEFEM are discussed and compared with respect to other curved finite element techniques.

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NURBS-enhanced finite element method (NEFEM)

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NURBS-Enhanced Finite Element Method (NEFEM)

This is the pre-peer reviewed version of the following article: Montlaur, A.; Fernandez, S.; Huerta, A. Discontinuous Galerkin methods for the Stokes equations using divergence-free approximations. "International journal for numerical methods in fluids", Juliol 2008, vol. 57, num. 9, p. 1071-1092., which has been published in final form at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/117953707/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

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Sonia Fernández-Méndez

Papers

Imposing essential boundary conditions in mesh-free methods

Enrichment and coupling of the finite element and meshless methods

NURBS-enhanced finite element method (NEFEM)

NURBS-Enhanced Finite Element Method (NEFEM)

Discontinuous Galerkin methods for the Stokes equations using divergence‐free approximations