The high-order smooth interpolated reproducing kernel particle method for elastodynamics problems

Abstract

Combining the interpolation reproducing kernel particle method (IRKPM) with the integral weak form of elastodynamics, we present a high-order smooth interpolated reproducing kernel particle method for an elastodynamics plane problem. The shape function of IRKPM not only has the interpolation property at any point but also has a high-order smoothness not lower than that of the kernel function. This new method overcomes the difficulties of most meshless methods in dealing with essential boundary conditions and ensures high numerical accuracy. For time domain integration, we use the classical Newmark average acceleration method. By numerical examples we demonstrate that the proposed method has the advantages of higher accuracy, smaller scale of solving problem, and direct application of boundary conditions.