Abstract Nonlocal theories of Continuum Mechanics are widely used in order to assess size
effects in nano-structures. In this paper, free vibrations of nano-beams are investigated by …

Several existing fracture modeling strategies for the debonding mechanism simulation in
strengthened structural elements rely on simplified cohesive approaches for concrete/FRP …

Recent progresses in nanotechnology have clearly shown that the incorporation of
nanomaterials within concrete elements leads to a sensible increase in strength and …

Large deformation effects give the opportunity for tuning and manipulating the dynamic
properties of periodic microstructured materials, including those related to vibration control …

A novel multiscale strategy is proposed for the damage analysis of masonry structures
modeled as periodic composites. Such a computational strategy, whose aim is to reduce the …

This work proposes a novel FE-based model for simulating crack propagation mechanisms
in Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) structures (typically …

Concrete is the most widely used man-made composite material. Its damage and fracture
behavior determines reliability of many engineering structures. The quasi-static fracture …

Honeycomb-filled thin-walled square tube (HFST) structure is a new outstanding energy
absorption component, which has attracted great attention in recent years. This paper aims …

In the present study, the impact of carbon nanotube (CNT) on the bonding behavior of
carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and steel rebars in carbon nanotube reinforced ultra …

Abstract Characterization of the three-dimensional stress field of concrete materials is crucial
to understanding their mechanical properties and failure mechanisms, but their hidden and …