Desiccation cracking of soils: A review of investigation approaches, underlying mechanisms, and influencing factors
The purpose of this paper is to review the development and the state of the art in desiccation
cracking characterization methods and review the desiccation cracking behaviors of soils …
cracking characterization methods and review the desiccation cracking behaviors of soils …
Nonlinear three–dimensional finite–element modelling of reinforced–concrete beams: Computational challenges and experimental validation
Three–dimensional nonlinear finite–element models have been developed to investigate
the loading–unloading–reloading behaviour of two reinforced–concrete beams under four …
the loading–unloading–reloading behaviour of two reinforced–concrete beams under four …
Modeling 3-D desiccation soil crack networks using a mesh fragmentation technique
The problem of desiccation cracks in soils has received increasing attention in the last few
years, in both experimental investigations and modeling. Experimental research has been …
years, in both experimental investigations and modeling. Experimental research has been …
3D concurrent multiscale model for crack propagation in concrete
A new approach for concurrent multiscale modeling of three-dimensional crack propagation
in concrete is proposed. A macroscopic model with homogenized elastic parameters is …
in concrete is proposed. A macroscopic model with homogenized elastic parameters is …
[HTML][HTML] Reduced order modeling strategies for computational multiscale fracture
The paper proposes some new computational strategies for affordably solving multiscale
fracture problems through a FE 2 approach. To take into account the mechanical effects …
fracture problems through a FE 2 approach. To take into account the mechanical effects …
[HTML][HTML] 2D mesoscale model for concrete based on the use of interface element with a high aspect ratio
The mesostructure of concrete plays a very important role in the process of initiation and
propagation of cracks. Microcracks tend to start in the Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) and …
propagation of cracks. Microcracks tend to start in the Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) and …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical modeling of steel fiber reinforced concrete with a discrete and explicit representation of steel fibers
This work presents a novel numerical model based on the use of coupling finite elements to
simulate the behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) with a discrete and explicit …
simulate the behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) with a discrete and explicit …
A coupling technique for non-matching finite element meshes
This paper presents a novel technique for coupling non-matching finite element meshes,
based on the use of special finite elements termed coupling finite elements (CFEs), which …
based on the use of special finite elements termed coupling finite elements (CFEs), which …
Interaction analysis between a propagating crack and an interface: Phase field and cohesive surface models
The interaction phenomenon between a propagating crack impinging an interface is studied
with a phase-field approach in combination with a cohesive surface model. The phase-field …
with a phase-field approach in combination with a cohesive surface model. The phase-field …
A concurrent multiscale approach for modeling recycled aggregate concrete
The use of recycled concrete aggregates in new concrete is an alternative that can provide
economical and environmental benefits. However, the influence of the inert particles on the …
economical and environmental benefits. However, the influence of the inert particles on the …