Cracking initiation and propagation are frequently recognized as main causes leading to
failure of timber structures. Since the kinematics of both processes is largely influenced by …

In this paper, an improved version of path independent integral is derived to predict crack
growth, in both, isotropic and orthotropic materials. The proposed T and A integrals allow us …

The knowledge of crack driving forces such as energy release rate is very important in the
assessment of the reliability of timber structures. This work deals with both static and creep …

The reliability of prestressed concrete structures subject to viscoelastic behaviour is
investigated regarding the creep model defined by the Eurocodes. A probabilistic …

The occurrence of cracks and loss of mechanical properties are major problems in wood-
based structures. A proper understanding of the mechanism of thermal contraction cracking …

The viscoelastic behavior of wood under moisture content variation, known as mechano-
sorption, induces different responses in the drying and the humidification phase. However …

It is known that temperature change can induce sudden crack propagation especially when
the material is composed of fibers. In this fact, the crack growth process under mixed-mode …

The mixed-mode crack growth coupling mechanical and thermal loads in wood material is
investigated in this numerical work. The analytical formulation the crack driving force …

Many materials used in engineering applications obey to time-dependent behaviours and
the mechanical fields are affected by the time effects. As a result, the evolution of the …

H. Riahi# 1a, R. Moutou Pitti# 2a, F. Dubois# 3b, E. Fournely# 4a, A. Chateauneuf# 5a, a
Institut Pascal (Université Blaise Pascal), France, hassen. riahi@ polytech. univ-bpclermont …