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An improved complex variable element-free Galerkin method for two-dimensional large deformation elastoplasticity problems

D. M. Li, K. M. Liew, Yumin Cheng

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    Abstract

    This paper presents the formulation and numerical implementation of the improved complex variable element-free Galerkin (ICVEFG) method for two-dimensional large deformation problems of elastoplasticity in total Lagrangian description. The ICVEFG method is a novel element free Galerkin (EFG) method based on the improved complex variable moving least-squares (ICVMLS) approximation. The ICVMLS approximation has all the advantages inherited from the complex variable moving least-squares (CVMLS) approximation. The function J in the ICVMLS approximation has an explicit physical meaning, compared with the former. The Galerkin weak form is employed to obtain the equations system and the penalty method is used to apply essential boundary conditions. Several numerical examples presented show that the ICVEFG method has greater precision and efficiency compared to the EFG and CVEFG methods. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)72-86
    JournalComputer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
    Volume269
    Online published1 Nov 2013
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2014

    Research Keywords

    • Elastoplasticity
    • Improved complex variable element-free Galerkin (ICVEFG) method
    • Improved complex variable moving least-squares (ICVMLS) approximation
    • Large deformation
    • Moving least-squares (MLS) approximation

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