Asynchronous variational integration using continuous assumed gradient elements

Highlights ► Presents asynchronous variational integrators in the context of finite elements with continuous assumed gradients. ► Illustrates an enhanced interpretation of the current space–time front. ► Provides a strategy for estimating the critical time step size using CAG elements, nodal integration or SFEM.

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