An Adaptive Framework for Extreme Deformation and Failure in Solids
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Recent developments at Sandia in meshfree methods have delivered improved robustness in solid mechanics problems that prove difficult for traditional Lagrangian, mesh-based finite elements. Nevertheless, there remains a limitation in accurately predicting very large material deformations. It seems robust meshfree discretizations and integration schemes are necessary, but not sufficient, to close this capability gap. This state of affairs directly impacts current and future LEPs, whose simulation needs are not well met for extremely large deformation problems. We propose to use a new numerical framework, the Optimal Transportation Meshfree (OTM) method enhanced by meshfree adaptivity, as we believe that a combination of both will provide a novel way to close this capability gap.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States); Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 1668465
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2020-9716; 690893
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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