[HTML][HTML] Differentiable finite element method with Galerkin discretization for fast and accurate inverse analysis of multidimensional heterogeneous engineering …

X Wang, ZY Yin, W Wu, HH Zhu - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics …, 2025‏ - Elsevier
Physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) are well-regarded for their capabilities in inverse
analysis. However, efficient convergence is hard to achieve due to the necessity of …

[HTML][HTML] A Review of Numerical Techniques for Frictional Contact Analysis

G Vashishtha, S Chauhan, R Singh, M Singh… - Lubricants, 2025‏ - mdpi.com
This review analyzes numerical techniques for frictional contact problems, highlighting their
strengths and limitations in addressing inherent nonlinearities and computational demands …

An improved explicit MPM formulation and its coupling scheme with FEM

XW Zhou, YF **, KY He, ZY Yin - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics …, 2025‏ - Elsevier
Accurately imposing boundary conditions and contact constraints in the Material Point
Method (MPM) and its coupling with the Finite Element Method (FEM-MPM) is challenging …

A sparse-memory-encoding GPU-MPM framework for large-scale simulations of granular flows

H Chen, S Zhao, J Zhao - Computers and Geotechnics, 2025‏ - Elsevier
Abstract The Material Point Method (MPM) is increasingly recognized as an effective tool for
simulating complex granular flows. While GPU computing has been widely used in MPM …

A novel Hybrid Particle Element Method (HPEM) for large deformation analysis in solid mechanics

H Fang, ZY Yin - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and …, 2025‏ - Elsevier
This paper develops a novel Hybrid Particle Element Method (HPEM) to model large
deformation problems in solid mechanics, combining the strengths of both mesh-based and …

Tunable discrete fracture network for dynamic analyses of rock landslides by material point method

J Yan, Y Wu, Q Gao, Y Kong, S Deng, Z Song - Computers and Geotechnics, 2025‏ - Elsevier
The discrete fracture network (DFN) significantly influences the failure mechanisms of rock
slopes. However, the integration of DFN within the hybrid mesh-particle material point …

Material Point Method Modeling of Granular Flow Considering Phase Transition From Solid‐Like to Fluid‐Like States

H Feng, W Liang, ZY Yin, L Hu - International Journal for …, 2025‏ - Wiley Online Library
Granular flow is ubiquitous in various engineering scenarios, such as landslides,
avalanches, and industrial processes. Reliable modeling of granular flow is crucial for …

Nitsche-based material point method for large deformation frictional contact problems

K Zhang, SL Shen, H Wu, A Zhou - Computational Particle Mechanics, 2024‏ - Springer
Large deformation problems in practical engineering are often accompanied by contact
phenomena. While the conventional material point method (MPM) is efficient at solving large …