In this work, a critical comparison between three different numerical approaches for the
computational modelling of quasi-brittle structural failure is presented. Among the many …

The purpose of this paper is to set a scenario for discussing and comparing different models
of concrete fracture. Using as a reference the cohesive crack model, as conceived by …

A computational modeling technique for fracture propagation in viscoelastic materials using
cohesive elements for the zone ahead of the crack tip is presented. The computational …

Smeared crack analysis models based on a nonlinear fracture mechanics (NLFM) crack
propagation criterion are considered to study the two-dimensional static fracture behavior of …

A crack propagation criterion for a rock–concrete interface is employed to investigate the
evolution of the fracture process zone (FPZ) in rock–concrete composite beams under three …

A quadtree-polygon scaled boundary finite element-based approach for image-based
modelling of concrete fracture at the mesoscale is developed. Digital images representing …

Recent arguments about the possibility of well leakage and underground water pollution in
particular regions have raised significant concerns regarding wellbore integrity during …

This paper presents a finite element (FE) model for fully automatic simulation of multiple
discrete crack propagation in reinforced concrete (RC) beams. The discrete cracks are …

In this paper, the dual boundary element method is extended to include the non-linear
behaviour of cracking in concrete. The fictitious crack model is used to simulate the pure …

This work presents the numerical application of the diffuse cohesive interface model
introduced in the Part I paper to the failure analysis of plain and reinforced concrete …