Abstract
A three-dimensional meshfree method for modeling arbitrary crack initiation and crack growth in reinforced concrete structure is presented. This meshfree method is based on a partition of unity concept and formulated for geometrically non-linear problems. The crack kinematics are obtained by enriching the solution space in order to capture the correct crack kinematics. A cohesive zone model is used after crack initiation. The reinforcement modeled by truss or beam elements is connected by a bond model to the concrete. We applied the method to model the fracture of several reinforced concrete structures and compared the results to experimental data.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4740-4758 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Engineering Fracture Mechanics |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue number | 16 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 Nov |
Keywords
- Brittle fracture
- Cohesive zone modeling
- Crack growth
- Prestressed concrete
- Reinforced concrete
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering