A 2-D coupled BEM-FEM simulation of electro-elastostatics at large strain

Vu, D.K. and Steinmann, P. (2010) A 2-D coupled BEM-FEM simulation of electro-elastostatics at large strain. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 199(17-20), pp. 1124-1133. (doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2009.12.001)

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Abstract

The numerical simulation of nonlinear electro-elastostatics is considered in this work using the coupled boundary and finite element method. The objective of the work is to properly simulate the deformation of an electroelastic body undergoing large deformation subjected to electric stimulations in the case, where the surrounding space has significant influence on the electric field inside the body. Finite elements are used to model the nonlinear electroelastic body in which both mechanical nonlinearity and electrical nonlinearity are taken into account. Boundary elements are used to model the surrounding space and account for the large deformation of the boundary of the body.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:The authors greatly acknowledge financial support of the German Research Foundation (DFG) under the project “Electronic electroactive polymers under electric loading: Experiment, Modelling and Simulation”, Grant No.: STE 544/36-1.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Steinmann, Professor Paul
Authors: Vu, D.K., and Steinmann, P.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment
Journal Name:Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0045-7825
ISSN (Online):1879-2138
Published Online:22 December 2009

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