Considering the interaction between concrete and steel reinforcement in numerical
simulations of reinforced concrete structures is crucial for accurately capturing the concrete …

A new thin beam-column element with capability to model multiple embedded
discontinuities is developed, in which the mechanical failure process is simulated, leading to …

Beam-column elements with embedded discontinuities to model the occurrence of damage
as the development of hinges are formulated. In these kinds of elements, the development of …

Reinforced concrete (RC) damage over time can cause severe structural problems (eg
Morandi Bridge in Italy). Many factors contribute to concrete deterioration (thermal …

An effective and precise physical model is generally required for the performance
assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) components. In this study, a convergence …

The computational analysis of fiber network fracture is an emerging field with application to
paper, rubber-like materials, hydrogels, soft biological tissue, and composites. Fiber …

The boundary value problems and closed form solutions for the strain localization in a
softening bar with the continuum damage and the embedded discontinuity formulations are …

In this paper, we propose a novel computational formulation capable of solving the problem
of material softening and the emerging localisation of strains in spatial frame-like structure, a …

The development of a novel closed-form beam element for nonlinear material behavior in
structures is described, which is formulated according to Timoshenko beam theory and the …

A generalized finite element beam with an embedded rotation discontinuity coupled with a
3D macroelement is proposed to assess, till complete failure (no stress transfer), the …