Nonlinear IGABEM formulations for the mechanical modelling of 3D reinforced structures

The adequate coupling of dissimilar materials and structural element types provides effective engineering designs. Particularly, it enables high stiffness and low weight mechanical components, which are largely desired in numerous applications. Besides, Isogeometric Analysis (IGA) has recently stood out as a robust and accurate approach for the mechanical modelling of complex 3D engineering designs directly from Computer-Aided Design (CAD)...