Handbook of Peridynamic Modeling

This handbook covers the peridynamic modeling of failure and damage. Peridynamics is a reformulation of continuum mechanics based on integration of interactions rather than spatial differentiation of displacements. The book extends the classical theory of continuum mechanics to allow unguided modeling of crack propagation/fracture in brittle, quasi-brittle, and ductile materials; autonomous transition from continuous damage/fragmentation to fracture; modeling of long-range forces within a continuous body; and multiscale coupling in a consistent mathematical framework.

Features

Presents contributions from top researchers working in the field
Offers a clear and quick introduction to peridynamics and shows advanced applications
Provides motivations for nonlocal modeling and eliminates common misconceptions
Discusses the mathematics and software implementation of peridynamics
Covers peridynamic models of fracture, damage, and fragmentation
Describes practical multiscale and multiphysics models of nonlocality