Coupling of peridynamics with finite elements: a case study

Puntos clave

• Coupling peridynamics with finite elements enhances the accuracy of simulating mechanical behavior.
• The analysis achieved a notable accuracy improvement of 25% in simulations compared to conventional methods.
• Numerical methods were employed to examine mechanical behavior in various scenarios of material failure and deformation.
• This modeling approach suggests that integrating these techniques may lead to better insights in engineering applications.