Random Lattice Modeling of Quasi-Brittle Fracture in Cementitious Materials: A State of the Art

Lattice models established themselves as a powerful tool to simulate fracture processes in cementitious materials such as concrete. The paper presents the main features of this method, together with the advancements in the modeling of fracture of concrete materials. A historical perspective is also...

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Published inApplied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 847; no. Advances in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering II; pp. 121 - 127
Main Authors Nisticò, Nicola, Bolander, John E., Fascetti, Alessandro
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Zurich Trans Tech Publications Ltd 01.07.2016
Subjects
Cements
Computer simulation
Concretes
Fracture mechanics
Lattices
Mathematical models
Numerical analysis
State of the art
Concrete
Fracture
Modeling
Lattice
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Summary:Lattice models established themselves as a powerful tool to simulate fracture processes in cementitious materials such as concrete. The paper presents the main features of this method, together with the advancements in the modeling of fracture of concrete materials. A historical perspective is also given, highlighting advantages and drawbacks of the existing fracture mechanics theories and numerical methods.
Bibliography:Selected, peer reviewed papers from the ACE 2015 - Advances in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, June 12-13, 2015, Vietri sul Mare, Italy
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ISBN:9783038356936
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ISSN:1660-9336
1662-7482
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DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.847.121