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Advances in Computational Fracture Mechanics: Theories, Techniques, and Applications

Submission Deadline: 01 June 2025 View: 27 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Dr. Nhon Nguyen-Thanh

Email: nguyenthanhnhon@tdtu.edu.vn

Affiliation: Institute for Advanced Study in Technology, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

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Research Interests: Fracture mechanics, Phase field modeling, Numerical methods, Computational mechanics

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Dr. Weidong Li

Email: weidong.li@ntu.edu.sg

Affiliation: Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore

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Research Interests: Phase field modeling, Fracture mechanics, Numerical methods

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Summary

Computational modeling has emerged as a powerful tool for analyzing and predicting fracture mechanics in materials science and engineering. By leveraging numerical methods such as extended finite element methods, the cohesive zone method, peridynamics, and phase-field models, researchers can simulate crack initiation, propagation, branching, and the complex interactions between materials and external loads. These models integrate material properties, stress-strain relationships, and failure criteria to provide valuable insights into complex fracture phenomena that are challenging to study experimentally.


This special issue aims to highlight state-of-the-art techniques in computational fracture mechanics and their applications in engineering, material design, and failure analysis. Articles that present novel contributions, including new theoretical insights, method development, or applications are encouraged. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:  

· Fracture mechanics

· Phase field methods

· Multiscale methods for fracture

· Computational methods for crack detection

· Composite materials

· Numerical methods

· Topological optimization

· Computational modelling


Keywords

Phase-field modeling, Multi-phase materials, Adaptive refinement, Brittle fracture, Crack propagation, Elasto-plastic fracture, Numerical implementation, Computational Modelling

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