Infrastructure, such as buildings, bridges, pavement, etc., needs to be examined periodically
to maintain its reliability and structural health. Visual signs of cracks and depressions …

The present work aims to assess the modal properties of reinforced concrete structures
strengthened with FRP-based systems subjected to progressive damage. In particular, an …

The ability to manipulate concrete-based and composite materials at the nanoscale
represents an innovative approach to improving their mechanical properties and designing …

In this work, the wave propagation properties of lightened bioinspired composite materials
are investigated. A new lightened nacre-like microstructure is proposed demonstrating that …

Concrete surface cracks are one of the primary indicators of structural deterioration; thus,
crack analysis is crucial to maintain the intact serviceability of the structural components …

This work introduces an advanced numerical model, based on a cohesive zone approach
and the moving mesh technique, for simulating fracture propagation in quasi-brittle …

Cohesive zone models are commonly used to numerically model fracture phenomena on
the microscale. Typical fracture processes are described experimentally via the Double …

This work proposes a finite element (FE)‐based numerical model that uses the moving mesh
technique for simulating fatigue crack propagation phenomena inside material components …

The train-induced vibrations on the buildings nearby the railway lines was a serious
challenge for the citizens. Therefore, it was necessary to provide a simple model to predict …

To investigate the asymmetric failure mechanism and failure mode of layered rock tunnels, a
novel mixed-mode power exponent cohesive zone model (M-PECZM) is proposed in this …