The role of particle shape in computational modelling of granular matter
Granular matter is ubiquitous in nature and is present in diverse forms in important
engineering, industrial and natural processes. Particle-based computational modelling has …
engineering, industrial and natural processes. Particle-based computational modelling has …
[HTML][HTML] Discrete mechanical models of concrete fracture
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 …
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
Concrete can be considered as a heterogeneous material at mesoscale comprising of
several constituents such as aggregates, mortar and Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) …
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 …
their flexibility and engineering applicability. In this work, a micropolar peridynamics …
Application of mean-force potential lattice element method to modeling complex structures
Natural hazards such as windstorms, earthquakes, and floods cause damage and failure to
both structural and non-structural elements, significantly impacting the functional integrity …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
(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
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 …
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 …
potential for bone regeneration. These scaffolds can mimic natural human bone …