The role of particle shape in computational modelling of granular matter

J Zhao, S Zhao, S Luding - Nature Reviews Physics, 2023 - nature.com
Granular matter is ubiquitous in nature and is present in diverse forms in important
engineering, industrial and natural processes. Particle-based computational modelling has …

[HTML][HTML] Discrete mechanical models of concrete fracture

JE Bolander, J Eliáš, G Cusatis, K Nagai - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2021 - Elsevier
Discrete models of solids have been motivated, in large part, by the discontinuous and
heterogeneous nature of material structure and its breakdown under loading. The …

Mesoscale modelling of concrete–a review of geometry generation, placing algorithms, constitutive relations and applications

PSM Thilakarathna, KSK Baduge, P Mendis… - Engineering Fracture …, 2020 - Elsevier
Concrete can be considered as a heterogeneous material at mesoscale comprising of
several constituents such as aggregates, mortar and Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) …

A micropolar peridynamic model with non-uniform horizon for static damage of solids considering different nonlocal enhancements

Y Zhang, X Yang, X Wang, X Zhuang - Theoretical and Applied Fracture …, 2021 - Elsevier
Peridynamic models typically adopt regular point distributions and uniform horizons, limiting
their flexibility and engineering applicability. In this work, a micropolar peridynamics …

Application of mean-force potential lattice element method to modeling complex structures

S Razi, X Wang, N Mehreganian, M Tootkaboni… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural hazards such as windstorms, earthquakes, and floods cause damage and failure to
both structural and non-structural elements, significantly impacting the functional integrity …

[HTML][HTML] A bond-based micropolar peridynamic model with shear deformability: Elasticity, failure properties and initial yield domains

V Diana, S Casolo - International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
A generalized micropolar bond-based Peridynamic model with shear deformability for linear
and non-linear problems is proposed. The analytical implicit formulation is derived from the …

[HTML][HTML] Deformation and fracture of 3D printed disordered lattice materials: Experiments and modeling

Y Xu, H Zhang, B Šavija, SC Figueiredo, E Schlangen - Materials & Design, 2019 - Elsevier
A method is presented to model deformation and fracture behavior of 3D printed disordered
lattice materials under uniaxial tensile load. A lattice model was used to predict crack pattern …

Combined experimental and numerical study of uniaxial compression failure of hardened cement paste at micrometre length scale

H Zhang, Y Xu, Y Gan, Z Chang, E Schlangen… - Cement and Concrete …, 2019 - Elsevier
The aim of this work is to investigate the mechanical performance of hardened cement paste
(HCP) under compression at the micrometre length scale. In order to achieve this, both …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical analysis of 3D dry-stone masonry structures by combined finite-discrete element method

H Smoljanović, N Živaljić, Ž Nikolić… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
The evaluation of damage mechanism and the failure of dry-stone masonry structures
subjected to seismic load is one of the most important aspects of seismic assessment of …

Optimal mechanical properties of Hydroxyapatite gradient Voronoi porous scaffolds for bone applications—A numerical study

M Rezapourian, I Hussainova - Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Irregular Voronoi-based lattice (IVL) structures in tissue engineering (TE) have significant
potential for bone regeneration. These scaffolds can mimic natural human bone …