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We extend the peridynamic model to inherit irreversible damage. The governing equation is both nonlocal in time and in space and yields an abstract differential equation of Volterra type. We present conditions under which unique global solutions exist.
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The authors would like to thank Robert Lipton for all the valuable discussions.
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Emmrich, E., Puhst, D. A Short Note on Modeling Damage in Peridynamics. J Elast 123, 245–252 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10659-015-9550-5
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