[HTML][HTML] Discrete mechanical models of concrete fracture
Discrete models of solids have been motivated, in large part, by the discontinuous and
heterogeneous nature of material structure and its breakdown under loading. The …
heterogeneous nature of material structure and its breakdown under loading. The …
Optimization of Filler Content and Size on Mechanical Performance of Graphene/Hemp/Epoxy‐Based Hybrid Composites using Taguchi with ANN Technique
The usage of nanofillers in composite materials has grown over time due to various benefits,
including superior properties, better adhesion, and high stiffness. To accomplish this, 150 …
including superior properties, better adhesion, and high stiffness. To accomplish this, 150 …
A damaging block-based model for the analysis of the cyclic behaviour of full-scale masonry structures
In this paper, a damaging block-based model is proposed for the numerical analysis of the
cyclic behaviour of full-scale masonry structures. Solid 3D finite elements governed by a …
cyclic behaviour of full-scale masonry structures. Solid 3D finite elements governed by a …
Seismic assessment strategies for masonry structures
MJ DeJong - 2009 - dspace.mit.edu
Masonry structures are vulnerable to earthquakes, but their seismic assessment remains a
challenge. This dissertation develops and improves several strategies to better understand …
challenge. This dissertation develops and improves several strategies to better understand …
[HTML][HTML] Non-proportional loading in sequentially linear solution procedures for quasi-brittle fracture: A comparison and perspective on the mechanism of stress …
Sequentially linear solution procedures provide a robust alternative to their traditional
incremental-iterative counterparts for finite element simulation of quasi-brittle materials …
incremental-iterative counterparts for finite element simulation of quasi-brittle materials …
[HTML][HTML] Interaction between surface structures and tunnelling in sand: Centrifuge and computational modelling
Tunnelling in urban areas requires a careful estimation of the consequence of soil
settlements on existing buildings. In this paper the interaction between the excavation of a …
settlements on existing buildings. In this paper the interaction between the excavation of a …
Numerical analysis of a masonry façade subject to tunnelling-induced settlements
This paper presents a semi-coupled approach for the modelling of the response of masonry
buildings subjected to tunnelling-induced settlements. The 2D finite element model includes …
buildings subjected to tunnelling-induced settlements. The 2D finite element model includes …
Modelling masonry arches shape using terrestrial laser scanning data and nonparametric methods
Since masonry arch is one of the most common structural forms in both historic bridges and
in architecture across the world such as domes and vaults, its dimensional and structural …
in architecture across the world such as domes and vaults, its dimensional and structural …
Sensitivity study on tunnelling induced damage to a masonry façade
Assessing the potential damage caused by soil subsidence to masonry structures is
essential for the successful realisation of underground projects in urban areas. The damage …
essential for the successful realisation of underground projects in urban areas. The damage …
Sequentially linear analysis of shear critical reinforced concrete beams without shear reinforcement
AT Slobbe, MAN Hendriks, JG Rots - Finite Elements in Analysis and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Analyzing brittle structures with nonlinear finite element analysis is frequently attended with
numerical problems. As an alternative method sequentially linear analysis could be utilized …
numerical problems. As an alternative method sequentially linear analysis could be utilized …