An X-FEM and level set computational approach for image-based modelling: Application to homogenization

Legrain, G.;Cartraud, P.;Perreard, I.;Moes, N.
(2011) International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering — Vol. 86, n° 7, p. 915-934 (2010)

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  • Legrain, G.
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  • Cartraud, P.
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  • Perreard, I.
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  • Moes, N.
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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The advances in material characterization by means of imaging techniques require powerful computational methods for numerical analysis. The present contribution focuses on highlighting the advantages of coupling the extended finite elements method and the level sets method, applied to solve microstructures with complex geometries. The process of obtaining the level set data starting from a digital image of a material structure and its input into an extended finite element framework is presented. The coupled method is validated using reference examples and applied to obtain homogenized properties for heterogeneous structures. Although the computational applications presented here are mainly two‐dimensional, the method is equally applicable for three‐dimensional problems. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.</jats:p>
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  • Ecole Centrale de NantesUMR CNRS 6183

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Legrain, G., Cartraud, P., Perreard, I., & Moes, N. (2011). An X-FEM and level set computational approach for image-based modelling: Application to homogenization. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 86(7), 915-934. https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.3085 (Original work published 2010)