Extended Finite Element Method: Theory and Applications (Wiley Series in Computational Mechanics)

Extended Finite Element Method: Theory and Applications (Wiley Series in Computational Mechanics)

<p><b>Introduces the theory and applications of the extended finite element method (XFEM) in the linear and nonlinear problems of continua, structures and geomechanics</b></p> <ul> <li>Explores the concept of partition of unity, various enrichment functions, and fundamentals of XFEM formulation.</li> <li>Covers numerous applications of XFEM including fracture mechanics, large deformation, plasticity, multiphase flow, hydraulic fracturing and contact problems</li> <li>Accompanied by a website hosting source code and examples</li> </ul>