Failure analysis of complex bonded structures: Experimental tests and efficient finite element modelling by tied mesh method

This paper aims at assessing the accuracy and applicability of an efficient finite element (FE) computational method for the prediction of the post-elastic response of large and complex bonded structures. In order to overcome the limitations found in the technical literature, such as the use of user defined elements, the present work assesses the applicability of a reduced computational technique, named Tied Mesh (TM) method, previously...