Peridynamics (PD) is a novel continuum mechanics theory established by Stewart Silling in
2000. The roots of PD can be traced back to the early works of Gabrio Piola according to …

In the past few decades, extensive research on concrete modeling to predict behavior, crack
propagation, microcrack coalescence by utilizing different approaches (fracture mechanics …

Methodology for analysis of meso-structure effects on longer-scale mechanical response of
concrete is developed. Efficient algorithms for particle generation and packing are proposed …

Cement paste is the basic but most complex component in cement composites, which are
the dominant construction material in the world. Understanding and predicting elastic …

Network models of porous media are beneficial for predicting the evolution of macroscopic
mass transport properties. This work proposes a novel bi-regular network model based on …

Abstract A novel Volume-Compensated Particle model (VCPM) is proposed for the modeling
of deformation and fracture in solids. In this proposed method, two potentials are introduced …

Micromechanical modeling could provide essential insights into the failure mechanisms
within cement paste, which is important for assessing and enhancing the performance of …

The study of damage process in quasi-brittle materials (such as plain or reinforced concrete
and composites formed by a brittle matrix with ductile filler) is a challenge for researchers …

The recent advances in soft matter and advanced manufacturing have enabled the design
and fabrication of elastomer lattices for versatile engineering applications. Compared with …

This work focuses on an experimental and numerical investigation into monitoring damage
in a cube-shaped concrete specimen under compression. Experimental monitoring uses …