Simulating Composite Fracture by the Extended Finite

Element Method

University of Shef eld (/phds/university-of-shef eld/?400n10)

Department of Mechanical Engineering (/phds/department-of-mechanical-
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 Dr J L Curiel Sosa
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About the Project

In this project, three-dimensional analyses of fracture in composite laminates will be
conducted. The aim is to investigate if the XFEM is capable to reproduce fracture in
composites with a su cient degree of accurateness in terms of energy release rates
and stress intensity factors. ABAQUS and XFEM MATLAB programs are available for
the analyses.

Extension of such program could be done in case of it was necessary. For instance,
for the linkage of new material models or certain numerical features such as a new
nite element.

This research will bene t from excellent computing facilities, expertise in computer-
aided engineering (CA2M lab), the available experimental facilities including
mechanical testing and links with industry and with our Advanced Manufacturing
Research Centre (AMRC) through our collaborative work.

Funding Notes
1st or 2:1 degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Applied
Mathematics, or other Relevant Discipline.

This project is available only for Self funded students.

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