The classic localization instability analysis for strain-softening materials is expanded to dynamic solutions. The nonlocal continuum with local strain, which ensures proper convergence of finite element calculations and physically realistic solutions, is adopted in its simplified form, the nonlocal damage model. The dynamic response of a one-dimensional bar initially in a uniform strain-soften...

Some homogeneous elastic materials are capable of sustaining finite equilibrium deformations with discontinuous strains. For materials of this kind, the energetics of isothermal , quasi-static motions may differ from those conventionally associated with elastic behavior. When equilibrium states involving strain jumps occur during such motions, the rate of increase of stored energy in a portion ...

using hartree-fock su-sheriffer-heeger (hf-ssh) model, we have studied the dependence of the energies of the ground (magnetic triplet state) and the first exited (nonmagnetic singlet state) states of the size-2 trigonal zigzag graphene nanoflake (size-2 nf) on the intensity of an external in plane static electric field at zero temperature. we identify a transition from the magnetic triplet stat...

In this paper a new method to determine the fracture properties and strain energy release rate for Carbon- Polyester composite has been introduced.  Fracture characteristics such as critical stress intensity factor and critical strain energy release rate for mode I, mode II and mixed mode loading were determined using Arcan type specimen. 130 layers of carbon fiber polyester woven composite wit...

The potential energy of a static charge distribution on a lattice is rigorously computed in the standard compact quantum electrodynamic model. The method used follows closely that of Weyl for ordinary quantum electrodynamics in continuous space-time. The potential energy of the static charge distribution is independent of temperature and can be calculated from the lattice version of Poisson's e...

The present work reports the formation of an interstitial dislocation loop with a lower primary knock-on atom (PKA) energy in alpha-iron under strain conditions by use molecular dynamics simulation. study was conducted using PKA 1~10 keV and hydro-static from −1.4 to 1.6%. application 1.6% hydrostatic results ½<111> low 3 keV. This result associated threshold displacement decrement when m...

In this paper the energy absorption capacity of stiffened circular composite tube is considered. The governing equations and dynamic equilibrium are first derived and then solved. Additionally, a finite element model of reinforced circular composite tube structure is modeled. At the following, the effects of various parameters such as structural geometry, number of rings and stingers on mechani...

(2013) Performance characterization of VGCF/epoxy nanocomposite sensors under static load cycles and in static structural health monitoring. Notice: Changes introduced as a result of publishing processes such as copy-editing and formatting may not be reflected in this document. For a definitive version of this work, please refer to the published source: Abstract Compared to conventional metal-f...

Nonlinear static procedure (NSP) is a common technique to predict seismic demands on various building structures by subjecting a monotonically increasing horizontal loading (pushover) to the structure. Therefore, the pushover analysis is an important part of each NSP. Accordingly, the current paper aims at investigating the efficiencyof various algorithms of lateral load patterns applied to the...