A comparative review of XFEM, mixed FEM and phase-field models for quasi-brittle cracking
In this work, a critical comparison between three different numerical approaches for the
computational modelling of quasi-brittle structural failure is presented. Among the many …
computational modelling of quasi-brittle structural failure is presented. Among the many …
Nonlinear modeling of the seismic response of masonry structures: critical review and open issues towards engineering practice
This paper provides a comphrensive review of the critical aspects of nonlinear modeling for
evaluating the seismic response of masonry structures, emphasizing the issues relevant to …
evaluating the seismic response of masonry structures, emphasizing the issues relevant to …
Cracking elements method with a dissipation-based arc-length approach
Y Zhang, J Huang, Y Yuan, HA Mang - Finite Elements in Analysis and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The dissipated strain energy, representing a monotonically increasing state variable in
nonlinear fracture mechanics, can be used to develop an arc-length constraint equation for …
nonlinear fracture mechanics, can be used to develop an arc-length constraint equation for …
Cracking elements method for dynamic brittle fracture
The cracking elements (CE) method is a recently presented self-propagating strong
discontinuity embedded approach with the statically optimal symmetric (SDA-SOS) …
discontinuity embedded approach with the statically optimal symmetric (SDA-SOS) …
Global cracking elements: a novel tool for Galerkin‐based approaches simulating quasi‐brittle fracture
Y Zhang, HA Mang - International Journal for Numerical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Following the so‐called cracking elements method (CEM), we propose a novel Galerkin‐
based numerical approach for simulating quasi‐brittle fracture, named global cracking …
based numerical approach for simulating quasi‐brittle fracture, named global cracking …
Computational modeling of localized failure in solids: XFEM vs PF-CZM
This work addressesnumerical comparison between the extended finite element method
(XFEM) and the phase-field regularized cohesive zone model (PF-CZM)(Wu, 2017, 2018a) …
(XFEM) and the phase-field regularized cohesive zone model (PF-CZM)(Wu, 2017, 2018a) …
On the crack opening and energy dissipation in a continuum based disconnected crack model
Y Zhang, Z Gao, Y Li, X Zhuang - Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 2020 - Elsevier
All crack models developed to date can be classified into discrete-and continuum-based
approaches. While discrete models are advantageously capable of capturing the kinetics of …
approaches. While discrete models are advantageously capable of capturing the kinetics of …
Strongly coupled XFEM formulation for non-planar three-dimensional simulation of hydraulic fracturing with emphasis on concrete dams
SN Roth, P Léger, A Soulaïmani - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents a novel and robust three-dimensional plain concrete cracking model
applicable to the study of structural stability of large structures, such as dams, while …
applicable to the study of structural stability of large structures, such as dams, while …
Experimental and numerical insights on the diagonal compression test for the shear characterisation of masonry
The masonry tensile strength and shear modulus play a key role in the definition of the shear
capacity of masonry structures. These properties are often determined experimentally by …
capacity of masonry structures. These properties are often determined experimentally by …
A novel FFT-based phase field model for damage and cracking behavior of heterogeneous materials
A novel numerical method is developed for three-dimensional modeling of damage and
cracking in heterogeneous rock-like materials. Two key issues are addressed. For the first …
cracking in heterogeneous rock-like materials. Two key issues are addressed. For the first …