Hyperparameter-optimized multi-fidelity deep neural network model associated with subset simulation for structural reliability analysis

JPS Lima, F Evangelista Jr, CG Soares - Reliability Engineering & System …, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study proposes a two-stage Bi-Fidelity Deep Neural Network surrogate model to
quantify the uncertainty of structural analysis using low-fidelity data samples added to the …

Physical and numerical evaluation of mode II fracture of quasi-brittle materials

M Afrazi, Q Lin, A Fakhimi - International Journal of Civil Engineering, 2022 - Springer
Mode II fracture testing of quasi-brittle materials is a challenging task as mode I fracture and
tensile microcracking are normally involved in this situation. In this study, a double edge …

Non-intrusive coupling of a 3-D Generalized Finite Element Method and Abaqus for the multiscale analysis of localized defects and structural features

H Li, P O'Hara, CA Duarte - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a multiscale computational framework able to resolve localized defects
and features such as cracks and welds in large structures. It couples Abaqus models and 3 …

Machine learning-based prediction of the compressive strength of Brazilian concretes: a dual-dataset study

VP Silva, RA Carvalho, JHS Rêgo, F Evangelista Jr - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Lately, several machine learning (ML) techniques are emerging as alternative and efficient
ways to predict how component properties influence the properties of the final mixture. In the …

A high-order generalized finite element method for multiscale structural dynamics and wave propagation

AG Sanchez-Rivadeneira, CA Duarte - Computer Methods in Applied …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper introduces a high-order multiscale Generalized/eXtended Finite Element Method
(GFEM) tailored for the solution of structural dynamics and wave propagation problems …

A novel continuum damage model to simulate quasi-brittle failure in mode I and mixed-mode conditions using a continuous or a continuous-discontinuous strategy

F Evangelista Jr, JFA Moreira - Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper formulated and implemented a novel local continuum damage model to be used
with a continuous or a continuous-discontinuous strategy to simulate crack growth in quasi …

[HTML][HTML] On-the-fly multiscale analysis of composite materials with a Generalized Finite Element Method

B Mazurowski, P O'Hara, CA Duarte - Finite Elements in Analysis and …, 2024 - Elsevier
A multiscale computational framework to capture stress concentrations and localized
nonlinearity in composite structures is presented. An enriched approximation space …

Stable generalized/extended finite element method with global–local enrichment for material nonlinear analysis

L Novelli, TS de Oliveira… - Computer Methods in …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents a novel methodology for the solution of nonlinear problems using the
Stable Generalized/eXtended Finite Element Method (SGFEM) in two-scale approach. The …

Extended isogeometric analysis: a two-scale coupling FEM/IGA for 2D elastic fracture problems

KF Santos, FB Barros, RP Silva - Computational Mechanics, 2024 - Springer
Some of the key features of the isogeometric analysis, IGA, are the capacity of exactly
representing the problem geometry, the use of the same basis functions to describe the …

An efficient automatic adaptive algorithm for cohesive crack propagation modeling of concrete structures using matrix-free unstructured Galerkin Finite Volume Method

SRS Yazdi, T Amiri - Computers & Mathematics with Applications, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Using Galerkin Finite Volume method, a 2D adaptive algorithm is developed for
crack propagation simulation of concrete structures under mixed mode loading. The matrix …