Concrete can be considered as a heterogeneous material at mesoscale comprising of
several constituents such as aggregates, mortar and Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) …

The objective of this contribution is to present a unifying review on strain-driven
computational homogenization at finite strains, thereby elaborating on computational …

A procedure for generating two-dimensional heterogeneous meso-scale concrete samples
is developed, in which the multi-phasic features including the shape, size, volume fraction …

Modern concrete infrastructure demands structural members with superior mechanical,
durability and smart properties to achieve multifunctional applications. To satisfy these …

Further understanding of the mechanical responses and the failure mechanism of concrete
under different loadings, the mesoscale modelling approach considering the heterogeneity …

Carbon nanotube (CNT) is one of the most promising nanomaterials, which has remarkable
mechanical, electrical, thermal properties and chemical stability. Since the incorporation of …

The realization of approximate practical aggregate models is a crucial link to the mesoscopic
mechanical analysis for fully-graded concrete. This study systematically presents the …

Chloride-induced rebar corrosion is a common degradation process for concrete
infrastructures, which is a practical concern in coastal areas. It is essential to study the …

In view of the Net Zero Initiative, geothermal energy has been widely used. The borehole
heat exchanger is a device that extracts geothermal heat from a borehole. Understanding …

The purpose of this work is to investigate the effect of aggregate shape parameters and
interface transition zone (ITZ) thickness on the mechanical properties and failure behavior of …