The EST method -- http://www.e-uni.ee/e-kursused/estmethod/ -- http://digi.lib.ttu.ee/estmethod/ESTmethod.pdf -- is a general computational method, for solving boundary value problems for the structural analysis of frames, beams, and trusses. Differential equations are considered here together with a set of boundary conditions. Compatibility equations for joint displacements and equilibrium equations for member end forces at joints serve as boundary conditions.
Xu, F., Potier-Ferry, M., Belouettar, S., Cong, Y.,
International Journal of Solids and Structures (2014), doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2014.06.023
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The Graduate School MUSIC offers its second Summer School at the Leibniz Universität Hannover from 8 to 12 September 2014. This year's summer school on “Multiscale modeling of interfaces and advanced solution techniques" is hosted by the Institute of Continuum Mechanics.
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This work investigates the existing capabilities and limitations in numerical modeling of fracture problems in functionally graded materials (FGMs) by means of the well-known finite element code ABAQUS. Quasi-static crack initiation and growth in planar FGMs is evaluated. Computational results of fracture parameters are compared to experimental results and good agreement is obtained. The importance of the numerical fit of the elastic properties in the FE model is analyzed in depth by means of a sensitivity study and a novel method is presented.
