Domain element local integral equation method for potential problems in anisotropic and functionally graded materials

<br /><br /> <table width="530" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <a name="abstract"></a> <span class="subtitle" style="font-weight:bold">Abstract</span><br /> <p><img src="http://ejbe.libraries.rutgers.edu/files/rizzo.gif" align=left HSPACE=20>This is the first of two special issues of the Electronic Journal of Boundary Elements dedicated to Frank Rizzo. To say that Frank Rizzo played an important role in the development of what he referred to as â€œboundary integral equationsâ€? would not give much credit to where much credit is due. While it could be argued that the use of integral equations to formulate and form a computational basis of many of the problems of applied mathematics and engineering would probably have been inevitably developed, it was Frankâ€™s seminal work on using the integral equation approach to classical elastostatics that set a whole new research area into motion. His dissertation (which we thought would be of interest to include in this issue) topic, as suggested by his mentor Marvin Stippes at the University of Illinois, and subsequently so well documented in the oft-cited paper â€œAn Integral Equation Approach to Boundary Value Problems of Classical Elastostaticsâ€?, Quarterly of Applied Mechanics, 1967, represented the quantum step in the use of integral equations for classical scalar potential problems to the vector potential problems of practical engineering significance. The theoretical basis for this development was Bettiâ€™s reciprocal work theorem with the fundamental (response to a point force) solution of the equations of elastostatics, but it was Frank Rizzo who actually breathed the new life into this classical mathematics. A nontrivial contribution of Frankâ€™s original work was to not only to achieve the singular integral equation formulation, but also the systematic methodology of reducing the elegant integral equation formulation to well conditioned, linear algebraic equations by proper analytical integration of the singular terms. Those combined theoretical and practical developments by Frank set into motion a whole new and modern approach to numerically solving partial differential equations, at least of the elliptic type. With Frankâ€™s hard work and the recognition of its elegance and potential by several of his early disciples, the integral equation method blossomed into a powerful and practical computational methodology that would eventually be called â€œboundary elementsâ€?. Amongst the early disciples of the integral equation method, several of which contributed significantly to advancing the methodology to a sophisticated and now mature state, are the authors of this issue and its sequel dedicated to Frank. It is undoubtedly fair to say that most of these authors were, at one time or even continuously, colleagues and personal friends of Frank Rizzo. Frankâ€™s contributions to the boundary integral equation method spanned nearly four decades, from roughly 1964 to 2001. I, too, have been very privileged to become involved with this field in the 1970â€™s and later to work side by side with Frank, especially in that part of the development of the methodology for what is now referred to as â€œhypersingularâ€? integral equations. Iâ€™m sure that all the present authors can recall numerous occasions and conversations with Frank on a technical point or issue regarding the application of â€œhisâ€? boundary integral method to their own problem of interest. Throughout his productive career, his easy going, collegial, engaging, yet rigorous style earned him respect and admiration that surely befits the â€œfatherâ€? of modern boundary integral methods. This commemorative sequence of two issues represents only a small token of tribute and recognition that Frank Rizzo so much deserves for his â€œsingularâ€? contributions to the field that he virtually invented, developed, promoted and nurtured to maturity. Thomas J. Rudolphi Iowa State University <br /><br /><br /> </td> </tr> </table>

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Modeling of Smart Structures by Meshless Local Integral Equation Method

ECCOMAS Multidisciplinary Jubilee Symposium ◽

10.1007/978-1-4020-9231-2_18 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 263-275

Author(s):

J. Sladek ◽

V. Sladek ◽

P. H. Wen

Keyword(s):

Integral Equation ◽

Smart Structures ◽

Integral Equation Method ◽

Equation Method ◽

Local Integral

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Meshless local integral equation method for two-dimensional nonlocal elastodynamic problems

Journal of Physics Conference Series ◽

10.1088/1742-6596/734/3/032131 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 734 ◽

pp. 032131

Author(s):

X.J. Huang ◽

P.H. Wen

Keyword(s):

Integral Equation ◽

Integral Equation Method ◽

Equation Method ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

Local Integral

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SINGULAR INTEGRAL EQUATION METHOD FOR A MOVING CRACK PROBLEM IN ANTIPLANE ELASTICITY OF FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIALS

International Journal of Computational Methods ◽

10.1142/s0219876207001278 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 04 (03) ◽

pp. 475-492 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Y. Z. CHEN ◽

X. Y. LIN

Keyword(s):

Integral Equation ◽

Singular Integral Equation ◽

Functionally Graded Materials ◽

Material Property ◽

Singular Integral ◽

Crack Problem ◽

Functionally Graded ◽

Moving Crack ◽

Graded Materials ◽

Antiplane Elasticity

In this paper, elastic analysis for a Yoffe moving crack problem in antiplane elasticity of the functionally graded materials (FGMs) is presented. The crack is assumed to move with a constant velocity V. The traction applied on the crack face is arbitrary. The Fourier transform method is used to derive an elementary solution. Furthermore, using the obtained elementary solution a singular integral equation for the problem is obtained. After the singular integral equation is solved, the stress intensity factor (SIF) can be evaluated immediately. In the case of evaluating the SIFs at the leading crack tip and the trailing crack tip, the difference between the two cases is investigated. From the numerical solution of the SIFs, the influence caused by the velocity V and the FGM material property β1 are addressed. It is found that when the FGM material property β1 = 0, i.e. the homogeneous case, the SIFs at the crack tips do not depend on the moving velocity of the crack. Finally, numerical examples are given.

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