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A novel finite element for treating inhomogeneous solids
Author(s) -
Meguid S. A.,
Zhu Z. H.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
international journal for numerical methods in engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.421
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1097-0207
pISSN - 0029-5981
DOI - 10.1002/nme.1620380908
Subject(s) - finite element method , element (criminal law) , mixed finite element method , finite element limit analysis , extended finite element method , matrix (chemical analysis) , laurent series , series (stratigraphy) , plane (geometry) , mathematics , mathematical analysis , computer science , geometry , mathematical optimization , structural engineering , materials science , engineering , composite material , geology , paleontology , political science , law
This study is concerned with the development and implementation of a novel finite element which is capable of treating the problem of interacting circular inhomogeneities in heterogeneous solids. The general form of the element, which is constructed from a cell containing a single circular inhomogeneity in a surrounding matrix, is derived explicitly using the complex potentials of Muskhelishvili and the Laurent series expansion method. The strength of the proposed eight‐noded plane element is demonstrated by its ability to treat arbitrarily and periodically located multiple inhomogeneities under general loading conditions using a limited number of elements. Assessment of the accuracy and efficiency of the devised element is obtained by comparing its performance against existing analytical and traditional finite element attempts. The current element enables the determination of the local and effective elastic properties of composite materials with relative ease.