An equivalent element approach for modelling assembly points in joined structures

Maxime Berot (1) , François Bay (1)

1 CEMEF - Centre de Mise en Forme des Matériaux

This paper presents an innovative computational methodology to create an equivalent element which best simplifies assembly points while keeping its physical behaviour realistic.

Mots clés: Assembly; Brittle damage; Connector; CPU low cost; Equivalent element; Innovative computational model; Riveting

Domaines: Sciences de l'ingénieur [physics]; Matériaux

Maxime Berot, François Bay. An equivalent element approach for modelling assembly points in joined structures. COMPLAS X - 10th International Conference on Computational Plasticity, Sep 2009, Barcelona, Spain. 2 p. - ISBN 978-849673669-6. ⟨hal-00687992⟩