@inproceedings{b39456e0f11c4a889bfdedab176a6751,
title = "A simple Galerkin boundary element method for three-dimensional crack problems in functionally graded materials",
abstract = "This paper presents a Galerkin boundary element method for solving crack problems governed by potential theory in nonhomogeneous media. In the simple boundary element method, the nonhomogeneous problem is reduced to a homogeneous problem using variable transformation. Cracks in heat conduction problem in functionally graded materials are investigated. The thermal conductivity varies parabolically in one or more coordinates. A three dimensional boundary element implementation using the Galerkin approach is presented. A numerical example demonstrates the efficiency of the method. The result of the test example is in agreement with finite element simulation results.",
keywords = "Boundary element method, Crack, Functionally graded materials, Galerkin, Nonhomogeneous materials, Three dimensional analysis",
author = "Paulino, {Glaucio H.} and Alok Sutradhar",
year = "2005",
doi = "10.4028/0-87849-970-9.367",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0878499709",
series = "Materials Science Forum",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd",
pages = "367--372",
booktitle = "Functionally Graded Materials VIII, FGM2004 - Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials, (FGM2004)",
note = "8th International Symposium on Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials, FGM2004 ; Conference date: 11-07-2004 Through 14-07-2004",
}