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Introduces the theory and applications of the extended finite element method (XFEM) in the linear and nonlinear problems of continua, structures and geomechanic

Extended Finite Element Method provides an introduction to the extended finite element method (XFEM), a novel computational method which has been proposed to so

Novel techniques for modeling 3D cracks and their evolution in solids are presented. Cracks are modeled in terms of signed distance functions (level sets). Stre

Extended Finite Element and Meshfree Methods provides an overview of, and investigates, recent developments in extended finite elements with a focus on applicat

This book describes the basics and developments of the new XFEM approach to fracture analysis of composite structures and materials. It provides state of the ar