Elastostatic computations on aggregates of grains with sharp interfaces, corners, and triple-junctions

Johan Helsing, Rikard Ojala

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Abstract

We present a fast algorithm for the calculation of elastostatic fields
in two-dimensional assemblies of elastic grains, separated by sharp
grain boundaries. The algorithm uses an integral equation approach,
combined with the fast multipole method and recursive compression to
resolve stress concentrations also very close to grain boundary
junctions. Singular basis functions on analytic form are not
required. Accurate results can be obtained at a cost roughly
proportional to the number of grains in the assembly. Large-scale
problems, with thousands of grains, are solved using modest
computational resources.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4437-4450
JournalInternational Journal of Solids and Structures
Volume46
Issue number25-26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Bibliographical note

The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015.
The record was previously connected to the following departments: Numerical Analysis (011015004)

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Mathematics

Free keywords

  • Granular media
  • Corner singularities
  • Large-scale computations
  • Fast multipole method
  • Elasticity
  • Multi-wedge points
  • Integral equation

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