Convergence of Peridynamics to Classical Elasticity Theory

The peridynamic model of solid mechanics is a nonlocal theory containing a length scale. It is based on direct interactions between points in a continuum separated from each other by a finite distance. The maximum interaction distance provides a length scale for the material model. This paper addresses the question of whether the peridynamic model for an elastic material reproduces the classical local model as this length scale goes to zero. We show that if the motion, constitutive model, and any nonhomogeneities are sufficiently smooth, then the peridynamic stress tensor converges in this limit to a Piola-Kirchhoff stress tensor that is a function only of the local deformation gradient tensor, as in the classical theory. This limiting Piola-Kirchhoff stress tensor field is differentiable, and its divergence represents the force density due to internal forces. The limiting, or collapsed, stress-strain model satisfies the conditions in the classical theory for angular momentum balance, isotropy, objectivity, and hyperelasticity, provided the original peridynamic constitutive model satisfies the appropriate conditions.      

Linearized Theory of Peridynamic States

A state-based peridynamic material model describes internal forces acting on a point in terms of the collective deformation of all the material within a neighborhood of the point. In this paper, the response of a state-based peridynamic material is investigated for a small deformation superposed on a large deformation. The appropriate notion of a small deformation restricts the relative displacement between points, but it does not involve the deformation gradient (which would be undefined on a crack). The material properties that govern the linearized material response are expressed in terms of a new quantity called the modulus state. This determines the force in each bond resulting from an incremental deformation of itself or of other bonds. Conditions are derived for a linearized material model to be elastic, objective, and to satisfy balance of angular momentum. If the material is elastic, then the modulus state is obtainable from the second Fréchet derivative of the strain energy density function. The equation of equilibrium with a linearized material model is a linear Fredholm integral equation of the second kind. An analogue of Poincaré’s theorem is proved that applies to the infinite dimensional space of all peridynamic vector states, providing a condition similar to irrotationality in vector calculus.     

含初始裂纹巴西圆盘劈裂问题的非局部近 场动力学建模

巴西圆盘劈裂是弹性力学及岩石力学与工程中的经典问题。在非局部键型近场动力 学理论的基础上,引入物质点对的转动自由度构建双参数微观弹脆性近场动力学本构力模型 以突破常规模型的应用范围限制,并考虑岩石混凝土类材料的宏观拉压异性和断裂特征。引 入动态松弛、粒子系统力边界条件和系统平衡弛豫等算法,实现了含不同倾角中心裂纹巴西 圆盘受压劈裂破坏全过程的近场动力学数值模拟,裂纹扩展路径及破坏形式均与试验结果高 度吻合,为裂纹扩展和断裂破坏问题的数值模拟提供了新的选择。     

Force flux and the peridynamic stress tensor

The peridynamic model is a framework for continuum mechanics based on the idea that pairs of particles exert forces on each other across a finite distance. The equation of motion in the peridynamic model is an integro-differential equation. In this paper, a notion of a peridynamic stress tensor derived from nonlocal interactions is defined. At any point in the body, this stress tensor is obtained from the forces within peridynamic bonds that geometrically go through the point. The peridynamic equation of motion can be expressed in terms of this stress tensor, and the result is formally identical to the Cauchy equation of motion in the classical model, even though the classical model is a local theory. We also establish that this stress tensor field is unique in a certain function space compatible with finite element approximations.     

混凝土复合型裂纹扩展的非局部近场动力学建模分析

基于非局部近场动力学理论,构建了修正的能反映混凝土宏观拉压异性和断裂特征的近场动力学本构模型,开发了相应的离散、加载和时间积分算法,实现典型混凝土构件中复合型裂纹扩展过程模拟。在物质点对尺度上定义局部损伤并考虑物质点对的相对转动,通过求解时空微-积分方程实现裂纹的自然萌生与扩展,避免裂尖不连续带来的求解奇异性、网格依赖性和网格重构以及常规近场动力学本构模型的泊松比限制。通过含单边和双边初始裂纹四点剪切混凝土梁裂纹扩展破坏全过程模拟,得到破坏形态、破坏荷载以及完整的荷载-裂纹开口滑移曲线,并与试验和其他数值模拟结果对比,验证了模型的精确性和算法的稳定性。     

A non-ordinary state-based peridynamic method to model solid material deformation and fracture

In this paper, we develop a new non-ordinary state-based peridynamic method to solve transient dynamic solid mechanics problems. This new peridynamic method has advantages over the previously developed bond-based and ordinary state-based peridynamic methods in that its bonds are not restricted to central forces, nor is it restricted to a Poisson’s ratio of 1/4 as with the bond-based method. First, we obtain non-local nodal deformation gradients that are used to define nodal strain tensors. The deformation gradient tensors are used with the nodal strain tensors to obtain rate of deformation tensors in the deformed configuration. The polar decomposition of the deformation gradient tensors are then used to obtain the nodal rotation tensors which are used to rotate the rate of deformation tensors and previous Cauchy stress tensors into an unrotated configuration. These are then used with conventional Cauchy stress constitutive models in the unrotated state where the unrotated Cauchy stress rate is objective. We then obtain the unrotated Cauchy nodal stress tensors and rotate them back into the deformed configuration where they are used to define the forces in the nodal connecting bonds. As a first example we quasi-statically stretch a bar, hold it, and then rotate it ninety degrees to illustrate the methods finite rotation capabilities. Next, we verify our new method by comparing small strain results from a bar fixed at one end and subjected to an initial velocity gradient with results obtained from the corresponding one-dimensional small strain analytical solution. As a last example, we show the fracture capabilities of the method using both a notched and un-notched bar.     

Peridynamic modeling of membranes and fibers

The peridynamic theory of continuum mechanics allows damage, fracture, and long-range forces to be treated as natural components of the deformation of a material. In this paper, the peridynamic approach is applied to small thickness two- and one-dimensional structures. For membranes, a constitutive model is described appropriate for rubbery sheets that can form cracks. This model is used to perform numerical simulations of the stretching and dynamic tearing of membranes. A similar approach is applied to one-dimensional string like structures that undergrow stretching, bending, and failure. Long-range forces similar to van der Waals interactions at the nanoscale influence the equilibrium configurations of these structures, how they deform, and possibly self-assembly.     

Peridynamic beams: A non-ordinary,state-based model

This paper develops a new peridynamic state based model to represent the bending of an Euler–Bernoulli beam. This model is non-ordinary and derived from the concept of a rotational spring between bonds. While multiple peridynamic material models capture the behavior of solid materials, this is the first 1D state based peridynamic model to resist bending. For sufficiently homogeneous and differentiable displacements, the model is shown to be equivalent to Eringen’s nonlocal elasticity. As the peridynamic horizon approaches 0, it reduces to the classical Euler–Bernoulli beam equations. Simple test cases demonstrate the model’s performance.     

Analysis of the Volume-Constrained Peridynamic Navier Equation of Linear Elasticity

Well-posedness results for the state-based peridynamic nonlocal continuum model of solid mechanics are established with the help of a nonlocal vector calculus. The peridynamic strain energy density for an elastic constitutively linear anisotropic heterogeneous solid is expressed in terms of the field operators of that calculus, after which a variational principle for the equilibrium state is defined. The peridynamic Navier equilibrium equation is then derived as the first-order necessary conditions and are shown to reduce, for the case of homogeneous materials, to the classical Navier equation as the extent of nonlocal interactions vanishes. Then, for certain peridynamic constitutive relations, the peridynamic energy space is shown to be equivalent to the space of square-integrable functions; this result leads to well-posedness results for volume-constrained problems of both the Dirichlet and Neumann types. Using standard results, well-posedness is also established for the time-dependent peridynamic equation of motion.     

基于近场动力学理论的准脆性材料的本构力函数的构建

近场动力学理论(PD)是基于非局部思想的连续介质力学新理论,用于研究材料破坏问题。根据准脆性材料破坏的线性和非线性的力学行为,在初始微观弹脆性材料(PMB)的本构力函数中引入了键的损伤模型,将键的断裂过程分成了线性的弹性变形阶段和非线性的损伤变形阶段,以此构建了准脆性材料的本构力函数的基本形式。以典型的准脆性材料为例构建了其本构力函数,通过在压缩载荷下对含预制不同角度单裂纹缺陷的类岩材料的裂纹扩展进行PD数值模拟仿真,裂纹起裂位置和扩展方向与试样试验结果在一定程度上保持了一致,证明了该基于近场动力学理论的典型准脆性材料的本构力函数可用于该类材料的破坏分析。     

准静态变形破坏的近场动力学分析

基于近场动力学理论,提出新的更能反映非局部长程力特性的物质点间作用力函数,并通过在物质点运动方程中引入局部阻尼、构造分级加载算法和系统失衡判断准则,实现了采用统一的近场动力学模型和算法进行从准静态变形、裂纹萌生和扩展直至结构破坏全过程的连续模拟和准确定量计算。     

水力劈裂问题的态型近场动力学建模

将态型近场动力学理论引入水力劈裂问题的模拟。构建了能反映岩土类材料准脆性断裂特征的态型近场动力学本构模型,并在物质点间相互作用力模型中加入等效水压力项,以实现在新生裂纹面上跟踪施加水压力。同时,考虑裂纹面间的接触,引入物质点间的短程排斥力作用,并设计了相应的接触算法。通过自编程序将模型和算法应用于含初始裂纹、不含初始裂纹以及含坝基软弱结构面的混凝土重力坝在高水头作用下的水力劈裂过程模拟,并与扩展有限元等模拟结果对比,验证了本文模型和算法的可行性和准确性。     

一种近场动力学非普通状态理论零能模式控制方法

近场动力学非普通状态理论在采用节点积分时将引起零能模式,造成位移场、应力应变场的数值不稳定性,影响计算精度甚至会导致完全错误的结果,因此必须对其进行控制.目前国际上还没有十分有效的零能模式控制方法.本文针对零能模式问题,提出了一种通用的、高效的控制方法.根据近场动力学线性键理论,确定非均匀变形对应弹性张量的具体形式,考虑了微模量随不同作用键的变化.通过最小位能原理推导出非均匀变形引起的力状态,结合近场动力学力状态,得到稳定力状态表达式.从而建立起基于线性键理论的稳定关联材料模型,并应用于含圆孔平板、三点弯试件线弹性变形和损伤破坏过程模拟.数值结果表明,本文模型能有效抑制近场动力学非普通状态理论中的零能模式现象.与已有零能模式控制方法相比,其物理意义明确,不包含控制参数,避免了复杂的零能模式参数调节过程,提高了计算效率.      

Adaptive coupling between damage mechanics and peridynamics: A route for objective simulation of material degradation up to complete failure

The objective (mesh-independent) simulation of evolving discontinuities, such as cracks, remains a challenge. Current techniques are highly complex or involve intractable computational costs, making simulations up to complete failure difficult. We propose a framework as a new route toward solving this problem that adaptively couples local-continuum damage mechanics with peridynamics to objectively simulate all the steps that lead to material failure: damage nucleation, crack formation and propagation. Local-continuum damage mechanics successfully describes the degradation related to dispersed microdefects before the formation of a macrocrack. However, when damage localizes, it suffers spurious mesh dependency, making the simulation of macrocracks challenging. On the other hand, the peridynamic theory is promising for the simulation of fractures, as it naturally allows discontinuities in the displacement field. Here, we present a hybrid local-continuum damage/peridynamic model. Local-continuum damage mechanics is used to describe “volume” damage before localization. Once localization is detected at a point, the remaining part of the energy is dissipated through an adaptive peridynamic model capable of the transition to a “surface” degradation, typically a crack. We believe that this framework, which actually mimics the real physical process of crack formation, is the first bridge between continuum damage theories and peridynamics. Two-dimensional numerical examples are used to illustrate that an objective simulation of material failure can be achieved by this method.     

Ordinary state-based peridynamics for plastic deformation according to von Mises yield criteria with isotropic hardening

This study presents the ordinary state-based peridynamic constitutive relations for plastic deformation based on von Mises yield criteria with isotropic hardening. The peridynamic force density–stretch relations concerning elastic deformation are augmented with increments of force density and stretch for plastic deformation. The expressions for the yield function and the rule of incremental plastic stretch are derived in terms of the horizon, force density, shear modulus, and hardening parameter of the material. The yield surface is constructed based on the relationship between the effective stress and equivalent plastic stretch. The validity of peridynamic predictions is established by considering benchmark solutions concerning a plate under tension, a plate with a hole and a crack also under tension.     

心肌细胞大变形黏弹性模型及在实验中的应用

在衡量单个细胞力学行为的研究中,越来越多地采用结合实验的数值模拟方法. 在连续介质力学框架下,发展了一种新的心肌细胞本构模型,并与微管吮吸实验结合,探讨了心肌细胞的力学特性. 本构模型是对普遍使用的仅能用于小变形分析的标准线性固体模型的一种扩展,它将超弹性性能引入到黏弹性模型中,用以描述细胞的大变形黏弹性效应. 基于改进的本构模型,对心肌细胞微管吮吸实验过程进行了有限元模拟,并将计算结果与实验结果以及经典理论解进行了对比. 结果显示发展的本构模型适合细胞大变形问题的有限元数值模拟.      

冲击波-破片群联合作用下舰船复合材料结构近场动力学损伤模拟

采用一种新兴的无网格法——近场动力学理论,模拟复合材料结构在冲击波-破片群联合作用下的损伤情况。根据复合材料结构承受的载荷特性,分析冲击波-破片群联合作用下层合板及加筋板结构的损伤模式,考虑载荷作用次序等因素对于联合作用毁伤能力的影响规律。结果表明:联合作用对复合材料结构的损伤程度主要与冲击波强度、破片群侵彻能力、作用次序有关,主要损伤模式为分层失效、基体损伤、剪切损伤以及结构大变形;对于层合板而言,在冲击波先作用的工况下,结构损伤程度更高,损伤范围更大;对于加筋板而言,由于加筋板的筋条能显著降低冲击波作用,进而降低冲击波对破片群侵彻能力的增强效应,最终影响联合作用的毁伤能力,因而在破片群先作用的工况下反而损伤更严重。     

An extended constitutive correspondence formulation of peridynamics based on nonlinear bond-strain measures

An extension of the constitutive correspondence framework of peridynamics is proposed. The main motivation is to address unphysical deformation modes which are shown to be permitted in the original constitutive formulation. The specific problem of matter interpenetration observed in numerical discretizations of peridynamics has usually been treated by adding short-range forces between neighboring particles in the discretization. Here, we propose a solution that is rooted directly within the nonlocal theory. The basic approach is to introduce generalized nonlocal peridynamic strain tensors based on corresponding bond-level Seth–Hill strain measures which inherently avoid violations of the matter interpenetration constraint. Several analytic examples are used to show that the modified theory avoids issues of matter interpenetration in cases where the original theory fails. The resulting extended constitutive correspondence framework supports general classic constitutive laws as originally intended and is also shown to be ordinary.     

现代土力学的基本问题

现代土力学可望在今后３０年内建成基本框架，其主要内容将包括新一代的本构模型及一个变形理论和两个破坏理论．本文介绍了作者对这些问题的今后研究重点及发展方向的一些看法．     

帘线/橡胶复合材料各向异性黏-超弹性本构模型

帘线/橡胶复合材料广泛应用于轮胎等重要工程领域,为了描述其在服役条件下的大变形、非线性、各向异性和高应变率等材料力学行为,基于纤维增强复合材料连续介质力学理论,提出了一种考虑应变率效应的帘线/橡胶复合材料各向异性黏-超弹性本构模型. 该模型中单位体积的应变能被解耦为便于参数识别的基体等容变形能、帘线拉伸变形能、剪切应变能和黏性应变能四部分. 给出了模型参数的确定方法,并通过拟合文献中单轴拉伸、偏轴拉伸实验数据,得到了模型参数. 利用该模型预测了不同加载和变形条件下的力学行为,并将预测结果与实验结果对比分析. 结果表明, 考虑黏性模型和不考虑黏性模型对不同应变率变形条件下的预测结果相差很大,且考虑黏性模型的预测结果与实验结果吻合很好. 因此,与不考虑黏性模型相比,所提出的各向异性黏-超弹性本构模型能更好地表征帘线/橡胶复合材料在大变形、高应变率条件下的力学特性.