Peridynamic differential operator for products of derivatives in functionals: a new peridynamic model

Key Points

• The peridynamic model offers a new differential operator for products of derivatives in functionals, enhancing continuum mechanics.
• Key findings indicate that using the peridynamic differential operator improves modeling precision in dynamic systems.
• Observational analysis proposes methods to integrate peridynamic principles into conventional dynamics frameworks, promising broader applicability.
• This approach may enable more accurate simulations in materials behavior, emphasizing the need for further validation in diverse systems.