On micro-to-macro connections in strong coupling multiscale modeling of softening materials

O. Lloberas-Valls, D. J. Rixen, A. Simone, L. J. Sluys

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Abstract

In this contribution we describe a methodology for the multiscale analysis of heterogeneous quasi-brittle materials. The algorithm is based on the finite element tearing and interconnecting FETI [1] method cast in a non-linear setting. Adaptive multiscale analysis is accounted for with the use of selective refinement at domains that undergo nonlinear processes. We focus on the micro-to-macro connection method which constitutes the strategy to handle incompatible interfaces arising from the connection of non-matching meshes. The behaviour of standard collocation and average compatibility techniques is assessed for a multiscale analysis of damage propagation in a quasi- brittle material. The choice of the connection strategy has an influence on the overall response and the computational cost of the analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputational Plasticity XI - Fundamentals and Applications, COMPLAS XI
Pages521-531
Number of pages11
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Computational Plasticity, COMPLAS XI - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 7 Sep 20119 Sep 2011

Publication series

NameComputational Plasticity XI - Fundamentals and Applications, COMPLAS XI

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Computational Plasticity, COMPLAS XI
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period7/09/119/09/11

Keywords

  • Concurrent multiscale analysis
  • FETI
  • Micro-to-macro connection
  • Strain localization and softening

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