Mesoscale modelling of concrete–a review of geometry generation, placing algorithms, constitutive relations and applications
Concrete can be considered as a heterogeneous material at mesoscale comprising of
several constituents such as aggregates, mortar and Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) …
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
The objective of this contribution is to present a unifying review on strain-driven
computational homogenization at finite strains, thereby elaborating on computational …
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
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 …
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
Further understanding of the mechanical responses and the failure mechanism of concrete
under different loadings, the mesoscale modelling approach considering the heterogeneity …
under different loadings, the mesoscale modelling approach considering the heterogeneity …
A critical review on compressive behavior and empirical constitutive models of concrete
Knowing the development of compressive behavior of concrete with established appropriate
constitutive model is fundamental for structure and component design and simulation …
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
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 …
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
Crack nucleation and propagation in concrete is significantly affected by mesoscopic
heterogeneities, resulting in distinct failure modes and mechanical behavior. In this work, the …
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
This paper reviews the recent developments in the field of multiscale modelling of
heterogeneous materials with emphasis on homogenization methods and strain localization …
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 …
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
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 …
concrete in order to understand the stress transfer between these two components in …