We propose a crack propagation algorithm which is independent of particular constitutive
laws and specific element technology. It consists of a localization limiter in the form of the …

Structural design rules of reinforced concrete structures for using non-linear analysis with
MC2010 are presented in this article. The authors propose guidelines and good practice for …

In this paper, we propose a simple 2D and 3D crack evolution algorithm which avoids the
variable/DOF map** within mesh adaptation algorithms. To this end, a new area/volume …

A meshfree method for thin shells with finite strains and arbitrary evolving cracks is
described. The C1 displacement continuity requirement is met by the approximation, so no …

An Erratum has been published for this article in International Journal for Numerical
Methods in Engineering 2005, 63 (8): 1228. We present a new formulation and a numerical …

Realistic 3D finite strain analysis and crack propagation with tetrahedral meshes require
mesh refinement/division. In this work, we use edges to drive the division process. Mesh …

In the context of plane fracture problems, we introduce an algorithm based on our previously
proposed rotation of edges but now including the injection of continuum softening elements …

A new formulation and numerical procedures are developed for the analysis of arbitrary
crack propagation in shells using the extended finite element method. The method is valid …

This paper proposes a meshfree method for arbitrary evolving cracks in thin shells. The
approach is an improvement of the method proposed by Rabczuk T., Areias PMA …

In this work, a novel framework for modeling quasi-brittle crack propagation and shear band
dominated failure of cohesive-frictional materials like concrete, mortar, rock, tough ceramics …