Simple and robust element-free Galerkin method with interpolating shape functions for finite deformation elasticity
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In this paper, we present a meshless method belonging to the family of element-free Galerkin (EFG) methods. The distinguishing feature of the presented meshless method is that it allows accurate enforcement of essential boundary conditions. The method uses total Lagrangian formulation with explicit time integration to facilitate code simplicity and robust computations in applications that involve large deformations and non-linear materials. We use a regularized weight function, which closely approximates the Kronecker delta, to generate interpolating shape functions. The imposition of the prescribed displacements on the boundary becomes as straightforward as in the finite element (FE) method. The effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method is demonstrated using 3D numerical examples that include cylinder indentation by 70
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