We present a new phase-field formulation for the formation and propagation of a compaction
band in high-porosity rocks. Novel features of the proposed formulation include (a) the …

Phase field models for ductile fracture have gained significant attention in the last two
decades due to their ability in implicitly tracking the nucleation and propagation of cracks …

The experimental method that accurately assesses the responses of cementitious materials
with complex microstructures requires significant time and effort. To address this issue, a …

This study presents a coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-phase field model, grounded in a
thermodynamic framework, to elucidate the process of hydraulic fracture evolution in thermo …

Cement-based materials encompass a broad spectrum of construction materials that utilize
cement as the primary binding agent. Among these materials, concrete stands out as the …

In view of the global–local property and multiscale characteristics of spalling behavior in
tunnel lining, superposition-based phase field fracture model is introduced within a …

Laser shock peening (LSP) is an effective surface reinforcement technique for metallic
materials. However, when LSP is applied to a thin specimen, an undesirable result, spall …

Modeling damage and fracture in concrete accurately is crucial for a comprehensive
analysis of structures under concurrent thermal and mechanical actions. This paper presents …

Dynamic failure in advanced ceramic materials is a complex mechanical phenomenon,
which is challenging to study in experimental and computational works. This work models …

Fracture in concrete at high temperatures involves complex thermo‐mechanical couplings
and arbitrary crack evolution, imposing great challenges to its computational modeling. This …