J. Foster

Topology Optimization for Fracture Resistance using Differentiable Programming and Peridynamics

Fracture resistance is a critical consideration in engineering structures, particularly in applications where material failure can have catastrophic consequences. Traditional topology optimization methods often struggle to account for fracture propagation due to the inherently nonlocal nature of crack formation and gro...

Development of a fully implicit hydro-mechanical simulator using the enriched Galerkin formulation