In this paper, a novel 3D conjugated bond-pair-based peridynamic model is proposed to
simulate the initiation and propagation of cracks in brittle solids. In the proposed numerical …

Despite the versatility in modeling complex crack configurations, phase-field damage
models for fracture usually count only on in-house codes, greatly restricting their potential …

This paper investigates the mode I (ie tensile) and mode III (ie tearing) fracture behavior of
concrete composites containing synthetic forta-ferro (SFF) fibers. By employing a simple and …

Peridynamics is a reformulated theory of classical continuum mechanics, and it remains
valid at discontinuities. However, peridynamics compared to the finite element method …

This paper presents an isotropic damage model for quasi-brittle materials and demonstrates
its performance in crack propagation analysis for concrete. The suggested damage model is …

Masonry structures are vulnerable to earthquakes, but their seismic assessment remains a
challenge. This dissertation develops and improves several strategies to better understand …

This paper briefly reviews the formulations used over the last 40 years for the solution of
problems involving tensile cracking, with both the discrete and the smeared crack …

A non-local isotropic damage model is proposed which can be used to predict the behaviour
of rock-like materials up to failure. Two isotropic damage variables account for the …

In the present comparative study, we investigate the influence of directional mesh bias on
the results of failure simulations performed with isotropic and anisotropic damage models …

The aim of this study is elaboration of a new testing method and estimation of the fracture
toughness in Mode III of concretes with F fly-ash (FA) additive. The applied specimens were …