@article{NguyenXuanRabczukNguyenThoietal.2011,
  author    = {Nguyen-Xuan, H. and Rabczuk, T. and Nguyen-Thoi, T. and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Nguyen-Thanh, N.},
  title     = {Computation of limit and shakedown loads using a node-based smoothed finite element method},
  series = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering},
  volume    = {90},
  journal   = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1097-0207},
  doi       = {10.1002/nme.3317},
  pages     = {287 -- 310},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {This paper presents a novel numerical procedure for computing limit and shakedown loads of structures using a node-based smoothed FEM in combination with a primal-dual algorithm. An associated primal-dual form based on the von Mises yield criterion is adopted. The primal-dual algorithm together with a Newton-like iteration are then used to solve this associated primal-dual form to determine simultaneously both approximate upper and quasi-lower bounds of the plastic collapse limit and the shakedown limit. The present formulation uses only linear approximations and its implementation into finite element programs is quite simple. Several numerical examples are given to show the reliability, accuracy, and generality of the present formulation compared with other available methods.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NguyenDuongTranetal.2012,
  author    = {Nguyen, Nhu Huynh and Duong, Minh Tuan and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Pham, Phu Tinh and Grottke, O. and Tolba, R. and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Influence of a freeze-thaw cycle on the stress-stretch curves of tissues of porcine abdominal organs},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {45},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  number    = {14},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1873-2380},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.07.008},
  pages     = {2382 -- 2386},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The paper investigates both fresh porcine spleen and liver and the possible decomposition of these organs under a freeze-thaw cycle. The effect of tissue preservation condition is an important factor which should be taken into account for protracted biomechanical tests. In this work, tension tests were conducted for a large number of tissue specimens from twenty pigs divided into two groups of 10. Concretely, the first group was tested in fresh state; the other one was tested after a freeze-thaw cycle which simulates the conservation conditions before biomechanical experiments. A modified Fung model for isotropic behavior was adopted for the curve fitting of each kind of tissues. Experimental results show strong effects of the realistic freeze-thaw cycle on the capsule of elastin-rich spleen but negligible effects on the liver which virtually contains no elastin. This different behavior could be explained by the autolysis of elastin by elastolytic enzymes during the warmer period after thawing. Realistic biomechanical properties of elastin-rich organs can only be expected if really fresh tissue is tested. The observations are supported by tests of intestines.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{PhamNguyenStaat2012,
  author    = {Pham, Phu Tinh and Nguyen, Thanh Ngoc and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {FEM based shakedown analysis of hardening structures},
  series = {Proceedings International Conference on Advances in Computational Mechanics (ACOME)},
  booktitle = {Proceedings International Conference on Advances in Computational Mechanics (ACOME)},
  pages     = {870 -- 882},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{DuongNguyenTranetal.2015,
  author    = {Duong, Minh Tuan and Nguyen, Nhu Huynh and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Tolba, R. H. and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Influence of refrigerated storage on tensile mechanical properties of porcine liver and spleen},
  series = {International biomechanics},
  volume    = {Vol. 2},
  journal   = {International biomechanics},
  number    = {Iss. 1},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {2333-5432},
  doi       = {10.1080/23335432.2015.1049295},
  pages     = {79 -- 88},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {en}
}