Mesoscale modelling of concrete–a review of geometry generation, placing algorithms, constitutive relations and applications

PSM Thilakarathna, KSK Baduge, P Mendis… - Engineering Fracture …, 2020 - Elsevier
Concrete can be considered as a heterogeneous material at mesoscale comprising of
several constituents such as aggregates, mortar and Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) …

Aspects of computational homogenization at finite deformations: a unifying review from Reuss' to Voigt's bound

S Saeb, P Steinmann, A Javili - Applied …, 2016 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The objective of this contribution is to present a unifying review on strain-driven
computational homogenization at finite strains, thereby elaborating on computational …

[HTML][HTML] Monte Carlo simulations of mesoscale fracture modelling of concrete with random aggregates and pores

XF Wang, ZJ Yang, JR Yates, AP Jivkov… - Construction and Building …, 2015 - Elsevier
A procedure for generating two-dimensional heterogeneous meso-scale concrete samples
is developed, in which the multi-phasic features including the shape, size, volume fraction …

Mesoscopic modelling of concrete material under static and dynamic loadings: A review

Z Wu, J Zhang, Q Fang, H Yu, M Haiyan - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Further understanding of the mechanical responses and the failure mechanism of concrete
under different loadings, the mesoscale modelling approach considering the heterogeneity …

A critical review on compressive behavior and empirical constitutive models of concrete

X Ouyang, Z Wu, B Shan, Q Chen, C Shi - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Knowing the development of compressive behavior of concrete with established appropriate
constitutive model is fundamental for structure and component design and simulation …

Numerical predictions of progressive collapse in reinforced concrete beam-column sub-assemblages: A focus on 3D multiscale modeling

X Long, PM Iyela, Y Su, MM Atlaw, SB Kang - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
The progressive collapse of reinforced concrete (RC) beam-column sub-assemblage under
catenary action (CA) using the alternate load path method to evaluate structures' robustness …

X-ray computed tomography images based phase-field modeling of mesoscopic failure in concrete

ZJ Yang, BB Li, JY Wu - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2019 - Elsevier
Crack nucleation and propagation in concrete is significantly affected by mesoscopic
heterogeneities, resulting in distinct failure modes and mechanical behavior. In this work, the …

Multiscale continuous and discontinuous modeling of heterogeneous materials: a review on recent developments

VP Nguyen, M Stroeven, LJ Sluys - Journal of Multiscale Modelling, 2011 - World Scientific
This paper reviews the recent developments in the field of multiscale modelling of
heterogeneous materials with emphasis on homogenization methods and strain localization …

Variational foundations and generalized unified theory of RVE-based multiscale models

PJ Blanco, PJ Sánchez, EA de Souza Neto… - … Methods in Engineering, 2016 - Springer
A unified variational theory is proposed for a general class of multiscale models based on
the concept of Representative Volume Element. The entire theory lies on three fundamental …

A 3D mesoscopic frictional cohesive zone model for the steel-concrete interface

M Abbas, B Bary, L Jason - International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
It is essential to model the behavior of the interfaces between steel reinforcement and
concrete in order to understand the stress transfer between these two components in …