A Node Split Method for Crack Growth Problem

A node split method based on Partition-of-unity method and mesh modified has been developed for numerical simulation of crack growth. The crack tip could be represented by the enrichment function based on Partition-of-unity method. The crack besides the tip always locates on the edge of element by moving the nodes around crack, and the continuity of crack could be kept on. For an example of 2D quadrilateral mesh, mesh processing has been...