A discrete system constituted of particles interacting by means of a centroid-based law is numerically investigated. The elements of the system move in the plane, and the range of the interaction can be varied from a more local form (first-neighbours interaction) up to a generalized nth order interaction. The aim of the model is to reproduce the behaviour of deformable bodies with standard (Cauchy model) or generalized (second gradient) deformation energy density. The numerical results suggest that the considered discrete system can effectively reproduce the behaviour of first and second gradient continua. Moreover, a fracture algorithm is introduced and some comparison between firstand second-neighbour simulations are provided.

Numerical investigation of a particle system compared with first and second gradient continua: Deformation and fracture phenomena

Rosa, Luigi;dell'Erba, Ramiro
2017-01-01

Abstract

A discrete system constituted of particles interacting by means of a centroid-based law is numerically investigated. The elements of the system move in the plane, and the range of the interaction can be varied from a more local form (first-neighbours interaction) up to a generalized nth order interaction. The aim of the model is to reproduce the behaviour of deformable bodies with standard (Cauchy model) or generalized (second gradient) deformation energy density. The numerical results suggest that the considered discrete system can effectively reproduce the behaviour of first and second gradient continua. Moreover, a fracture algorithm is introduced and some comparison between firstand second-neighbour simulations are provided.
2017
Discrete mechanical systems, second gradient continua, fracture, generalized continua
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