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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering D-index 42 Citations 5,608 225 World Ranking 1004 National Ranking 26

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Awards & Achievements

2008 - Fellow of the International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Finite element method
  • Mathematical analysis

Alain Combescure focuses on Finite element method, Structural engineering, Extended finite element method, Mathematical analysis and Fracture mechanics. His Finite element method study incorporates themes from Algorithm, Fracture, Digital image correlation and Applied mathematics. His Extended finite element method research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Discontinuity, Matrix, Mass matrix and Geometry.

His Mathematical analysis research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Stability, Work, Domain decomposition methods and Nonlinear system. His research integrates issues of Lagrange multiplier, Dynamic problem, Interval, Discretization and Coupling in his study of Domain decomposition methods. His Paris' law study in the realm of Fracture mechanics connects with subjects such as Simple.

His most cited work include:

  • Multi-time-step explicit–implicit method for non-linear structural dynamics (190 citations)
  • Multi-time-step explicit–implicit method for non-linear structural dynamics (190 citations)
  • An energy‐conserving scheme for dynamic crack growth using the eXtended finite element method (180 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Alain Combescure spends much of his time researching Finite element method, Structural engineering, Fracture mechanics, Mechanics and Nonlinear system. The various areas that Alain Combescure examines in his Finite element method study include Discretization, Mathematical analysis, Computer simulation and Applied mathematics. His study looks at the relationship between Discretization and topics such as Coupling, which overlap with Lagrange multiplier.

As part of one scientific family, he deals mainly with the area of Structural engineering, narrowing it down to issues related to the Shell, and often Fracture. His Nonlinear system research incorporates elements of Algorithm, Domain decomposition methods and Element. His Extended finite element method research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Mixed finite element method and Boundary knot method.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Finite element method (47.76%)
  • Structural engineering (37.31%)
  • Fracture mechanics (18.41%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2018)?

  • Finite element method (47.76%)
  • Mechanics (16.42%)
  • Structural engineering (37.31%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Alain Combescure mainly investigates Finite element method, Mechanics, Structural engineering, Mathematical optimization and Nonlinear system. Alain Combescure combines subjects such as Coupling, Mathematical analysis, Computer simulation and Applied mathematics with his study of Finite element method. Alain Combescure has researched Mathematical analysis in several fields, including Projection, Degrees of freedom, Spectral element method, Extended finite element method and Isogeometric analysis.

The study incorporates disciplines such as Particle, Stress field, Fracture mechanics, Boundary value problem and Classical mechanics in addition to Mechanics. His work in Structural engineering tackles topics such as Plasticity which are related to areas like Incompressible material and Stress. His Nonlinear system study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Simulation, Calibration, Parameterized complexity and Sensitivity.

Between 2012 and 2018, his most popular works were:

  • Robust identification of elasto-plastic constitutive law parameters from digital images using 3D kinematics (59 citations)
  • Efficient isogeometric NURBS-based solid-shell elements: Mixed formulation and B¯-method (58 citations)
  • An isogeometric locking-free NURBS-based solid-shell element for geometrically nonlinear analysis (41 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Finite element method
  • Mathematical analysis

His primary areas of study are Finite element method, Mathematical optimization, Isogeometric analysis, Nonlinear system and Fluid–structure interaction. He works in the field of Finite element method, focusing on Constitutive equation in particular. His Isogeometric analysis research is under the purview of Structural engineering.

His studies in Nonlinear system integrate themes in fields like Calibration, Finite element simulation, Parameterized complexity and Dynamics. His Fluid–structure interaction study combines topics in areas such as Discretization, Control theory and Smoothed-particle hydrodynamics. In Discretization, Alain Combescure works on issues like Coupling, which are connected to Order of accuracy.

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Best Publications

Multi-time-step explicit–implicit method for non-linear structural dynamics

Anthony Gravouil;Alain Combescure;Alain Combescure.
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering (2001)

341 Citations

Appropriate extended functions for X-FEM simulation of plastic fracture mechanics

Thomas Elguedj;Anthony Gravouil;Alain Combescure.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (2006)

297 Citations

An energy‐conserving scheme for dynamic crack growth using the eXtended finite element method

Julien Réthoré;Anthony Gravouil;Alain Combescure.
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering (2005)

296 Citations

Efficient explicit time stepping for the eXtended Finite Element Method (X-FEM)

Thomas Menouillard;Thomas Menouillard;Julien Réthoré;Alain Combescure;Harridh Bung.
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering (2006)

224 Citations

Three dimensional experimental and numerical multiscale analysis of a fatigue crack

Johann Rannou;Nathalie Limodin;Julien Réthoré;Anthony Gravouil.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (2010)

180 Citations

Estimation of mixed-mode stress intensity factors using digital image correlation and an interaction integral

Julien Réthoré;Anthony Gravouil;Fabrice Morestin;Alain Combescure.
International Journal of Fracture (2005)

176 Citations

Level set X-FEM non matching meshes: application to dynamic crack propagation in elastic-plastic media

Benoit Prabel;Alain Combescure;Anthony Gravouil;Stephane Marie.
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering (2007)

161 Citations

A numerical scheme to couple subdomains with different time-steps for predominantly linear transient analysis

Alain Combescure;Anthony Gravouil.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (2002)

158 Citations

Dynamic crack propagation under mixed-mode loading – Comparison between experiments and X-FEM simulations

David Grégoire;Hubert Maigre;Julien Rethore;Alain Combescure.
International Journal of Solids and Structures (2007)

157 Citations

Locking free isogeometric formulations of curved thick beams

Robin Bouclier;Thomas Elguedj;Alain Combescure.
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (2012)

139 Citations

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