A variety of discretization methods rely on the enrichment of the approximation space. Typical examples are the eXtended/Generalized Finite Element Methods (X/GFEM), the Interface-Enriched Generalized Finite Element Method (IGFEM), and the p-version of the Finite Element Method (p-FEM).
These Enriched Finite Element Methods have received increased attention and undergone substantial development in recent years since they offer unprecedented flexibility in the construction of shape functions and corresponding approximation spaces. With the proper selection of enrichment functions, these methods can address many shortcoming and limitations of the classical FEM while retaining its attractive features.
This mini-symposium aims at bringing together engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, national laboratory and industrial researchers to discuss and exchange ideas on new developments, mathematical analysis, and application of Enriched Finite Element Methods.