Faculty of Engineering: Recent submissions
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A discrete framework for fracture simulation based on the embedment of strong discontinuities with minimum degrees of freedom
Published 2017-01-01There are many situations where the ability to predict the premature failure of structures requires fracture models with high level of detail. For example, this is the case of concrete structures strengthened with CFRP ...Conference paper -
Validation of a discrete crack model for lightweight aggregate concrete beams
Published 2016-01-01The development of crack models capable of simulating the discrete nature of frac- ture is of interest to many different areas of research. For example, the structural analysis innovative designs now made possible by new ...Conference paper -
Numerical and analytical investigation of load transfer through eccentric columns with different cross sections
Published 2017-01-01Eccentric columns are not a common feature in concrete building structures. However, late changes in floor layouts and constraints due to available spaces may enforce structural designers to use eccentric columns to transfer ...Open AccessConference paper -
Modeling reinforced concrete structures using coupling finite elements for discrete representation of reinforcements
Published 2018-01-01This paper presents a new and general methodology to represent rebars and their bond-slip behavior against concrete based on coupling nite elements. Among the main features and advantages of the proposed technique are: ...Open AccessArticle -
Modelling complex cracks with finite elements: a kinematically enriched constitutive model
Published 2017-01-01A continuum constitutive framework with embedded cohesive interface model is presented to describe the failure of quasi-brittle materials. Both cohesive behaviour for cracking inside the fracture process zone and elastic ...Open AccessPreprint