Professor Eduardo De Souza Neto

Chair, Civil Engineering

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About

Multi-scale modelling of solids is an area of increasing interest within the applied and computational mechanics community. Multi-scale concepts allow the development of new models to describe the constitutive behaviour of solids by including information at two or more physical scales. Development of models of this type, in particular with the use of computational homogenisation methods based on Finite Element procedures, is currently under way.

An application of particular interest is the modelling and simulation of biological tissues in general. Such materials posses in general intricate microstructures that lead to complex macroscopic behaviour. Multi-scale methods are currently being used in this context in the modelling of human artery constitutive response. Further use of multi-scale methodologies is being made in the modelling of polycrystalline metals as well as in heat conduction problems in general. New recent research directions in this field include the prediction of the sensitivity of macroscopic material properties to topological microstructural changes, calculated by means of the so-called topological derivative concept. Such procedures will lead in the near future to new techniques for microstrucural optimisation.

Computational multi-scale techniques lead to formidable tasks from the computing point of view. Therefore, the overall efficiency of the multi-scale framework needs to be optmised to allow its use in the solution of practical problems. In this context, computational techniques stemming from the expertise of this research group are under development, which so far have produced substantial reductions in computing time. Further developments are foreseen in the near future.

Publications

Research Highlights

de Bortoli, D., Adziman, F., De Souza Neto, E., & Pires, F. (2018). Constitutive modelling of mechanically induced martensitic transformations. Engineering Computations, 35(2), 772-799.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-03-2017-0087, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40134
Blanco, P., Sánchez, P., de Souza Neto, E., Feijóo, R., & De Souza Neto, E. (2016). The Method of Multiscale Virtual Power for the derivation of a second order mechanical model. Mechanics of Materials
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2016.05.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28109
Toro, S., Sánchez, P., Blanco, P., De Souza Neto, E., Huespe, A., & Feijóo, R. (2016). Multiscale formulation for material failure accounting for cohesive cracks at the macro and micro scales. International Journal of Plasticity, 76, 75-110.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijplas.2015.07.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24463
Blanco, P., Sánchez, P., De Souza Neto, E., & Feijóo, R. (2016). Variational Foundations and Generalized Unified Theory of RVE-Based Multiscale Models. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 23(2), 191-253.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-014-9137-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22546
Pituba, J., Neto, E., & De Souza Neto, E. (2015). Modeling of unilateral effect in brittle materials by a mesoscopic scale approach. Computers and Concrete, 15(5), 735-758.
https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2015.15.5.735, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24466
Fernandes, G., Pituba, J., de Souza Neto, E., & De Souza Neto, E. (2015). FEM/BEM formulation for multi-scale analysis of stretched plates. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 54, 47-59.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2015.01.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22547
Neto, E., Blanco, P., Sánchez, P., Feijóo, R., & De Souza Neto, E. (2015). An RVE-based multiscale theory of solids with micro-scale inertia and body force effects. Mechanics of Materials, 80, 136-144.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2014.10.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22542
R. Martins, R., Zouain, N., Borges, L., & De Souza Neto, E. (2014). A continuum-based mixed axisymmetric shell element for limit and shakedown analysis. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 36(1), 153-172.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22541
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2001). The Exact Derivative of the Exponential of an Unsymmetric Tensor. , 2377-2383.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0045-7825(00)00241-3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1893
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2004). On General Isotropic Tensor Functions of One Tensor. , 880-895.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.1094, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1894

All Research

Journal Articles

Feijóo, R., Blanco, P., De Souza Neto, E., & Sánchez, P. (2023). Novel multiscale models in a multicontinuum approach to divide and conquer strategies. Computational and Applied Mathematics, 42(4)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40314-023-02288-9, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63228
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40314-023-02288-9
Santos, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2022). Two‐invariant modular implicit plasticity solver framework for geomechanical simulators. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 46(18), 3310-3341.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nag.3452, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61603
Rocha, F., Blanco, P., Sánchez, P., De Souza Neto, E., & Feijóo, R. (2021). Damage-driven strain localisation in networks of fibres: A computational homogenisation approach. Computers & Structures, 255, 106635
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2021.106635, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57435
de Bortoli, D., Adziman, F., De Souza Neto, E., & Pires, F. (2018). Constitutive modelling of mechanically induced martensitic transformations. Engineering Computations, 35(2), 772-799.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-03-2017-0087, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40134
Blanco, P., Sánchez, P., de Souza Neto, E., Feijóo, R., & De Souza Neto, E. (2016). The Method of Multiscale Virtual Power for the derivation of a second order mechanical model. Mechanics of Materials
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2016.05.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28109
Blanco, P., Sánchez, P., De Souza Neto, E., & Feijóo, R. (2016). Variational Foundations and Generalized Unified Theory of RVE-Based Multiscale Models. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 23(2), 191-253.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-014-9137-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22546
Toro, S., Sánchez, P., Blanco, P., De Souza Neto, E., Huespe, A., & Feijóo, R. (2016). Multiscale formulation for material failure accounting for cohesive cracks at the macro and micro scales. International Journal of Plasticity, 76, 75-110.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijplas.2015.07.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24463
Pituba, J., Neto, E., & De Souza Neto, E. (2015). Modeling of unilateral effect in brittle materials by a mesoscopic scale approach. Computers and Concrete, 15(5), 735-758.
https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2015.15.5.735, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24466
Fernandes, G., Pituba, J., de Souza Neto, E., & De Souza Neto, E. (2015). FEM/BEM formulation for multi-scale analysis of stretched plates. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 54, 47-59.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2015.01.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22547
Neto, E., Blanco, P., Sánchez, P., Feijóo, R., & De Souza Neto, E. (2015). An RVE-based multiscale theory of solids with micro-scale inertia and body force effects. Mechanics of Materials, 80, 136-144.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2014.10.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22542
Somer, D., Peric, D., De Souza Neto, E., & Dettmer, W. (2015). Yield surfaces of heterogeneous media with debonded inclusions. Engineering Computations, 32(6), 1802-1813.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-10-2014-0208, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22519
Somer, D., Peric, D., De Souza Neto, E., & Dettmer, W. (2015). A multi-scale computational assessment of channel gating assumptions within the Meissner corpuscle. Journal of Biomechanics, 48(1), 73-80.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2014.11.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21453
Somer, D., Perić, D., de Souza Neto, E., Dettmer, W., Peric, D., De Souza Neto, E., & Dettmer, W. (2014). On the characterisation of elastic properties of long fibre composites using computational homogenisation. Computational Materials Science, 83, 149-157.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2013.11.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21450
R. Martins, R., Zouain, N., Borges, L., & De Souza Neto, E. (2014). A continuum-based mixed axisymmetric shell element for limit and shakedown analysis. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 36(1), 153-172.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa22541
neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2013). Self-consistent linearization of non-linear BEM formulations with quadratic convergence. Computational Mechanics
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00466-013-0867-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16058
neto, E., Friswell, M., & De Souza Neto, E. (2012). Reorientation of fibres and local mechanisms of deformation in wood-inspired composite. Journal of Muliscale Modelling, 4(1)
https://doi.org/10.1142/S1756973712500035, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16056
Amstutz, S., Novotny, A., Neto, E., & De Souza Neto, E. (2012). Topological derivative-based topology optimization of structures subject to Drucker–Prager stress constraints. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 233-236, 123-136.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2012.04.004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14269
neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2011). Multi-scale constitutive model for a wood-inspired composite. Procedia Engineering, 10-3621.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.595, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16055
Flores, E., Neto, E., Pearce, C., & De Souza Neto, E. (2011). A large strain computational multi-scale model for the dissipative behaviour of wood cell-wall. Computational Materials Science, 50(3), 1202-1211.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2010.11.023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14267
Perić, D., Neto, E., Feijóo, R., Partovi, M., Molina, A., Peric, D., & De Souza Neto, E. (2011). On micro-to-macro transitions for multi-scale analysis of non-linear heterogeneous materials: unified variational basis and finite element implementation. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 87(1-5), 149-170.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.3014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6180
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2010). Numerical multiscale solution strategy for fracturing heterogeneous materials. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2009.11.018, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5549
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2010). Modelling of hydro-fracture flow in porous media. Engineering Computations
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644401011008568, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5554
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2010). Numerical Prediction of Ductile Failure Onset under Tensile and Compressive Stress States. International Journal of Damage Mechanics
https://doi.org/10.1177/1056789508098314, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5555
Giusti, S., Novotny, A., Neto, E., & De Souza Neto, E. (2010). Sensitivity of the macroscopic response of elastic microstructures to the insertion of inclusions. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 466(2118), 1703-1723.
https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2009.0499, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5556
Amstutz, S., Giusti, S., Novotny, A., Neto, E., & De Souza Neto, E. (2010). Topological derivative for multi-scale linear elasticity models applied to the synthesis of microstructures. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 84(6), 733-756.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.2922, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5558
Neto, E., Amstutz, S., S.M., G., A.A., N., & De Souza Neto, E. (2010). Topological Derivative-Based Optimization of Micro-Structures Considering Different Multi-Scale Models. CMES: Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 62(1), 23-56.
https://doi.org/10.3970/cmes.2010.062.023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14270
Flores, E., Neto, E., & De Souza Neto, E. (2010). Remarks on symmetry conditions in computational homogenisation problems. Engineering Computations, 27(4), 551
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644401011044612, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14268
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2009). Topological sensitivity analysis of a multi-scale constitutive model considering a cracked microstructure. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences
https://doi.org/10.1002/mma.1202, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5546
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2009). Sensitivity of the macroscopic thermal conductivity tensor to topological microstructural changes. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2008.10.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5547
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2009). Sensitivity of the macroscopic elasticity tensor to topological microstructural changes. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2008.11.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5551
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2009). An assessment of the Gurson yield criterion by a computational multi-scale approach. Engineering Computations
https://doi.org/10.1108/02644400910943626, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5553
Peric, D., De Souza Neto, E., & Dettmer, W. (2009). A sub-stepping scheme for multi-scale analysis of solids. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2008.11.013, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5415
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2008). On the equivalence between spatial and material volume averaging of stress in large strain multi-scale solid constitutive models. Mechanics of Materials
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2008.04.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5552
Speirs, D., Neto, E., Perić, D., Peric, D., & De Souza Neto, E. (2008). An approach to the mechanical constitutive modelling of arterial tissue based on homogenization and optimization. Journal of Biomechanics, 41(12), 2673-2680.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.06.020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5416
Watanabe, I., Terada, K., Neto, E., Perić, D., Peric, D., & De Souza Neto, E. (2008). Characterization of macroscopic tensile strength of polycrystalline metals with two-scale finite element analysis. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 56(3), 1105-1125.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2007.06.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5419
Neto, E., Pires, F., Owen, D., & De Souza Neto, E. (2005). F-bar-based Triangles and Tetrahedra for the Finite Strain Analysis of Nearly Incompressible Solids. Part I: Formulation and Benchmarking. International journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 62(3), 353-383.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.1187, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1896
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2004). On General Isotropic Tensor Functions of One Tensor. , 880-895.
https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.1094, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1894
Pires, F., Neto, E., Owen, D., & De Souza Neto, E. (2004). On the Finite Element Prediction of Damage Growth and Fracture Initiation in Finitely Deforming Ductile Materials. , 5223-5256.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2004.01.038, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1895
Neto, E. & De Souza Neto, E. (2001). The Exact Derivative of the Exponential of an Unsymmetric Tensor. , 2377-2383.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0045-7825(00)00241-3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa1893

Supervision

High performance boundary element method and its application in engineering (awarded 2023)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Yuntian Feng
The Study on constitutive behaviour of granular materials via Machine Learning (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Yuntian Feng
Data-driven Multiscale Modelling for the Design of Aero-composite Structures (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Chenfeng Li
An Evidence-based Assessment of Functional Construction Materials (current)

MSc

Other supervisor: Prof Chenfeng Li

Taught Modules

EG-3067 Finite Elements for Civil Engineers

This module provides an introduction to the Finite Element Method of analysis. The material delivered in this module is of particular relevance to civil engineers, with focus on the analysis of structural mechanics and groundwater flow problems. Both theory and its application are covered, including elements of Matlab programming in this context and the use of commercial finite element software of widespread use in industry.
EG-M25 Advanced Structural Analysis

The module develops theory and associated solution techniques relevant to structural problems related to plates, shells and solid applications. The basic theoretical concepts are firstly introduced and the underlying governing equations then developed. The first topic considered is the elastic theory of plate bending, which is of fundamental importance in the design and analysis of a large class of engineering structures. This is followed by the limit analysis of plate structures, which is of prominence in reinforced concrete design. A central aspect of the course is the treatment of the membrane analysis of shell structures. Most shell structures operate by their resistance to membrane action, rather than bending, and the course develops solution procedures for a range of practical shell structure applications encountered in both civil and mechanical engineering environments. The course concludes by developing solution strategies for structures subjected to torsion, with particular emphasis placed on the analysis of thin walled structures, such as those encountered in bridge deck construction and aerospace applications.
EG-M92 Finite Elements for Civil Engineers

This module provides an introduction to the Finite Element Method of analysis. The material delivered in this module is of particular relevance to civil engineers, with focus on the analysis of structural mechanics and groundwater flow problems. Both theory and its application are covered, including elements of Matlab programming in this context and the use of commercial finite element software of widespread use in industry.

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Journal Articles

Supervision

High performance boundary element method and its application in engineering (awarded 2023)

The Study on constitutive behaviour of granular materials via Machine Learning (current)

Data-driven Multiscale Modelling for the Design of Aero-composite Structures (current)

An Evidence-based Assessment of Functional Construction Materials (current)

Taught Modules

EG-3067 Finite Elements for Civil Engineers

EG-M25 Advanced Structural Analysis

EG-M92 Finite Elements for Civil Engineers