Topology optimization (TO) methods for fracture resistance offer new possibilities for
designing stronger structures or materials with lower masses than conventional designs …

This paper presents an advanced approach for structural topology optimization by
incorporating fatigue crack propagation analysis. The extended finite element method (X …

Peridynamics is a new approach to continuum mechanics. There has been rapid progress in
peridynamics research, especially in recent years. In this review study, recent advances in …

Localized failures in composites can lead to catastrophic consequences in some vehicles
and systems, such as airplanes and submarines. The paper presents a new three …

In this study, peridynamics topology optimization (PD-TO) framework is implemented to
reduce the total weight of ship structures and increase their structural endurance against …

In this work we propose a novel peridynamic topology optimization formulation to improve
fracture resistance. The main strength of peridynamics is based on the straightforwardness …

In this study, a bond-based fully coupled thermomechanical peridynamic framework is
implemented to study the fracture toughening of stop-holes in brittle materials subjected to …

This work proposes an improved peridynamics density-based topology optimization
framework for compliance minimization. One of the main advantages of using a …

This study proposes continuous density-based three-dimensional topology optimization (TO)
approaches developed by coupling the peridynamic theory (PD) with optimality criteria (OC) …

Fracture resistance of structures consisting of brittle materials is significantly important in
engineering practice. In this work, we explore the application of peridynamics (PD) in the …