Advancements in Peridynamics.jl for Dynamic Fracture Simulations

Explore the latest advancements in Peridynamics.jl for dynamic fracture simulations in this 25-minute conference talk presented at JuliaCon 2024. Dive into the nonlocal continuum formulation of Peridynamics, which uses integro-differential equations to model complex fracture problems across various materials. Learn about the package's recent overhaul, addressing critical limitations and enhancing functionality. Discover the dual-strategy approach implemented to improve high-performance computing support, combining multithreading via Threads.jl for interactive use and MPI.jl integration for scaling simulations on HPC clusters. Understand the new API design focused on early error detection and a streamlined experience for single and multi-body simulations. Examine the introduction of advanced material models, such as the correspondence formulation, which overcome limitations of the original bond-based model and reduce discretization errors. Follow along with simple tutorials demonstrating example simulations that showcase the new API's functionality and expanded capabilities resulting from new material models and MPI integration.