Trefftz functions for 3D stress concentration problems
Abstract
The paper deals with solution of 3D problems with stress concentration using the Trefftz functions. The modelled stress concentrators are holes and cavities of spherical and ellipsoidal shapes. Moreover, the random spherical cavity microstructure is modelled. The Method of External Finite Element Approximation (MEFEA) is applied to simulate detailed stress state of mentioned stress concentrators. This boundary-type method was developed to build special approximation functions that are associated with surface which causes the stress concentration. The method does not need discretization by classical finite elements, however, instead of elements the domain is divided into Trefftz type subdomains. The displacement and force boundary conditions are met only approximately whereas the governing equations are fulfilled exactly in the volume for linear elasticity, making it possible to assess accuracy in terms of error in boundary conditions.
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