Nonlinear Mechanics for Composite Heterogeneous Structures

<p><em>Nonlinear Mechanics for Composite Heterogeneous Structures</em> applies both classical and multi-scale finite element analysis to the<b> </b>non-linear failure response of composite structures. These traditional and modern computational approaches are holistically presented providing insight into a range of non-linear structural analysis problems. The classical methods include geometric and material non-linearity plasticity damage and contact mechanics. The cutting-edge formulations include cohesive zone models the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) multi-scale computational homogenization localization of damage neural networks and data-driven techniques. This presentation is simple but efficient enabling the reader to understand select and apply appropriate methods through programming code or commercial finite element software. </p><p>The book is suitable for undergraduate studies as a final year textbook and for MSc and PhD studies in structural mechanical aerospace engineering and material science among others. Professionals in these fields will also be strongly benefited. </p><p>An accompanying website provides MATLAB codes for two-dimensional finite element problems with contact multi-scale (FE2) and non-linear XFEM analysis data-driven and machine learning simulations.</p>