A rate-independent, de-cohesive damage model for the fracture modelling of large, cellular, plate-like, quasi-brittle structures is proposed. hybrid, three-dimensional finite-discrete element method to investigate sea ice sheet then introduced, followed by three applications. The uniaxial tensile an varying physical sizes examined first. effects both size and loading rate applied on effective s...

Composite material properties are dependent on their microstructure. To adequately model these microstructural effects, a formulation of elasticity that accounts for effects must be considered. Size-dependent behaviour is an inherent property such materials, resulting in need non-classical continuum theories adequate characterization. A three-dimensional exponentially graded composite with deve...

We propose a numerical method for the finite element simulation of micro-swimmers composed several rigid bodies moving relatively to each other. Three distinct formulations are proposed impose relative velocities between bodies. validate our model on three-sphere swimmer, which analytical results available.