Peridynamics and Its Applications Using Ansys

This book introduces a unified implementation of bond- and state-based peridynamic theory (PD) within a commercial finite element framework, Ansys, utilizing its native elements. It details the implementation of the PD theory and its integration with traditional finite elements. The primary objective is to equip students, researchers, and practicing engineers with both theoretical and practical knowledge of the PD theory, along with the skills necessary for analyzing engineering problems using Ansys.

The book demonstrates that, unlike the conventional finite element method (FEM), the PD theory is highly suitable for progressive failure analysis, the multi-scale analysis of materials involving fracture and failure, and multi-physics analysis, including electromigration, corrosion, and electrodeposition. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step illustration of the specific procedures in the pre-processing, solution, and post-processing phases of the analysis through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for various applications.

The book is designed to be introductory and self-contained, minimizing the need for additional reference material.

ERDOGAN MADENCI

Erdogan Madenci is a professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona.  He received his B.S. degrees on both mechanical and industrial engineering, and his M.S. degree in applied mechanics from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA in 1980, 1981, and 1982, respectively.  He received his Ph.D. degree in engineering mechanics from UCLA in 1987.  Prior to joining the University of Arizona, he worked at Northrop Corporation, Aerospace Corporation, and Fraunhofer Institute.  Also, he worked at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, NASA Langley Research Center, Sandia National Labs and MIT as part of his sabbatical leaves.  He is the lead author of five books on Advances in Peridynamics, Peridynamic Differential Operator for Numerical Analysis, Peridynamic Theory and Its Applications, The Finite Element Method Using ANSYS, and Fatigue Life Prediction of Solder Joints.  He started the Journalof Peridynamics and Nonlocal Modelling as the Co-Editor-in-Chief and is an Associate Editor of ASME Open Journal of Engineering.  He is a Fellow of ASME and an Associate Fellow of AIAA.

SUNDARAM VINOD KUMAR ANICODE

Sundaram Vinod Kumar Anicode is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona.  He received his B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad in 2008.  He obtained his M.E. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore in 2010. He received his Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona in 2024.  Prior to his Ph.D., he worked as a software developer at ANSYS, INC, Pune, India between 2010 and 2017. His research focuses on numerical methods and theoretical and computational solid mechanics with an emphasis on fracture mechanics, composites, finite elements and peridynamics, non-local and multi-scale modelling.

YANAN ZHANG

Yanan Zhang is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona. He received his B.S. degrees in Mineral Resources Engineering from Guanxi University, Nanning in 2014. He obtained his M.S. and Ph. D. degrees in Mining Engineering from Central South University, Changsha, in 2017 and 2021, respectively. He was a joint doctoral candidate in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona from 2019 to 2021. His research focuses on numerical methods and theoretical and computational solid mechanics with an emphasis on fracture mechanics, rock mechanics, muti-physics coupling problem, fatigue and fracture, finite elements and peridynamics.