Extending the Discrete Element Method to Account for Dynamic Confinement and Strain-Rate Effects for Simulating Hard Impacts on Concrete Targets

A Antoniou, L Daudeville, P Marin… - Journal of Dynamic …, 2024 - Springer
Concrete plays a pivotal role as a foundational material in critical infrastructure, particularly
in nuclear plants. Given the imperative for robustness and safety in such contexts, the design …

Discrete Element Approach to Model Advanced Damage in Concrete Structures Under Impact

L Daudeville, A Antoniou, P Marin, P Forquin… - Handbook of Damage …, 2022 - Springer
Concrete structures are used as shielding barriers to protect sensitive infrastructures under
severe loadings such as impacts. When subjected to extreme loading conditions, concrete …