Simulation of thin hyperelastic shells with the Material Point Method
Abstract
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A non-linear shell theory that includes transverse shear strains and its implementation in the material point method framework are discussed. The applicability of the shell implementation to model large deformations of thin shells is explored. Results suggest that an implicit time stepping scheme may be required for improved modeling of thin shells by the material point method.
14 pages, 3 figures
14 pages, 3 figures