Peridynamic Theory and Its Applications

Introduction.- Peridynamic Theory.- Peridynamics for Local Interactions.- Peridynamics for Isotropic Materials.- Peridynamics for Laminated Composite Materials.- Damage Prediction.- Numerical Solution Methods.- Benchmark Problems.- Nonimpact Problems.- Impact Problems.- Coupling of the Peridynamic Theory and Finite Element Methods.- Peridynamic Thermal Diffusion.- Fully Coupled Peridynamic Thermomechanics.