Hybrid numerical methods in static and dynamic fracture mechanics

In this article, the concept of the hybrid numerical methods is clarified. On the basis of this concept, various hybrid numerical methods used in static and dynamic fracture mechanics are classified into five categories: (i) hybrid experimental–numerical methods, (ii) hybrid numerical–experimental methods, (iii) hybrid analytical–numerical methods, (iv) hybrid numerical–analytical methods, and (v) hybrid numerical–numerical methods. Features of each category of hybrid numerical method are presented with pertinent numerical results.