Enriched Numerical Techniques: Implementation and Applications explores recent advances in enriched numerical techniques, including the extended finite element method, meshfree methods, extended isogeometric analysis and coupled numerical techniques. Techniques for implementation and programming issues are discussed, with other sections discussing applications for enriched numerical techniques in solving a range of engineering problems. The level set methodologies for complex shaped irregularities is presented, as are enriched numerical methodologies for various complex and advanced problems such as Nonlinear Structural Analysis, Fracture and Fatigue in Structures, Elasto-Plastic Crack Growth, Large Deformation Analysis, Frictional Contact Problems, Thermo-Mechanical Problems, Fluid Flow Investigations, Composite Materials and Bio-mechanics.
Abdel Wahab, Magd: - Dr. Magd Abdel Wahab is currently working as a Professor and chair of the Department of Applied Mechanics at Ghent University Belgium. Dr. Wahab is also the adjunct professor of several universities including Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam, Duy Tan University, Vietnam, HUTECH University, Vietnam and Nanjing Tech University, China. Dr. Wahab has authored several books including Mechanics of Adhesives in Composite and Metal Joints, Finite Elements in Fracture Mechanics and Dynamics and Vibration: An Introduction. He has been actively involved in teaching and research in the areas of advanced finite element analysis, multi-scale analysis, fretting fatigue and wear, automotive and aerospace applications, mechanical and vibrating systems and civil engineering constructions. Dr. Wahab is the editor-in-chief of the journal of Applied Mechanics and also serves as the member of editorial boards of several reputed journals.
Jameel, Azher: - Dr. Azher Jameel is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India. Prior to that he worked as Assistant Professor at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra and Islamic University of Science and Technology Awantipora for over 8 years. Dr. Jameel has been actively involved in teaching and research for the past 10 years in the areas of advanced computational mechanics, fracture and fatigue in structures, large elasto-plastic deformations and experimental solid mechanics. His research interests include enriched numerical techniques, meshfree methods, iso-geometric analysis and coupled computational techniques.
Singh, Indra Vir: - Dr. Indra Vir Singh is currently working as Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee India. He has been actively involved in teaching and research for the past 20 years in the areas of advanced computational mechanics, fracture and fatigue in structures, large elasto-plastic deformations, experimental fracture mechanics, machine learning, multiscale modelling, gradient damage and phase field modelling.
Ul Harmain, Ghulam Ashraf: - Dr. Ghulam Ashraf Ul Harmain is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India. He has served as the Head of the Department and Dean of Research in addition to various important positions at NIT Srinagar. He has been actively involved in teaching and research for the past 35 years in the areas of advanced computational mechanics, fracture and fatigue in structures, thermo-elasticity, tribology and maintenance, large elasto-plastic deformations and experimental solid mechanics.
