Scientific discussion with Michael Ortiz
The Capriccio group had the chance to discuss issues related to multiscale coupling and the Capriccio method with Michael Ortiz. As an expert in fracture mechanics and multiscale analysis, he is Mercator fellow of the Research Training Group GRK 2423 “FRASCAL” and regularly visits Erlangen. Beginning of November, during another stay in Erlangen, he gave a talk on fracture in metals and furthermore he has been available for scientific discussions with FRASCAL members.
Michael Ortiz’ suggestions stimulated further investigations which we are currently focussing on.