Dynamic fracture and explosion using peridynamics
Peridynamics is an integral reformulation of the continuum equations of motion. Due to it’s inherent ability to deal with discontinuities in the displacement and stress fields, peridynamics is a highly useful method for studying dynamic fracture, impact-damage and explosion. The aim of this research is to understand the nature of crack propagation and failure in materials subjected to extreme loading such as bullet impact or explosion. The knowledge gained from the computational studies will be used to design novel materials with tailored design for impact and blast related applications.
