New Developments in the Study of Strong Embedded Discontinuities in Finite Elements

Abstract:

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 251-252)
• Pages: 109-114
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.251-252.109
• Online since: October 2003
• Authors: Jorge Alfaiate
• Keywords: Discrete Cracking, Embedded Strong Discontinuity

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