Mesoscale modelling of concrete–a review of geometry generation, placing algorithms, constitutive relations and applications
Concrete can be considered as a heterogeneous material at mesoscale comprising of
several constituents such as aggregates, mortar and Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) …
several constituents such as aggregates, mortar and Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) …
A review of microstructure characterization of asphalt mixtures using computed tomography imaging: Prospects for properties and phase determination
J Taheri-Shakib, A Al-Mayah - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The analysis of microstructural characteristics and evolution of asphalt mixtures is essential
due to their impact on the macroscopic performance of the pavement. X-ray Computed …
due to their impact on the macroscopic performance of the pavement. X-ray Computed …
[HTML][HTML] 3D meso-scale fracture modelling and validation of concrete based on in-situ X-ray Computed Tomography images using damage plasticity model
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) meso-scale finite element models of concrete based on in-
situ X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) images are developed and validated in this study …
situ X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) images are developed and validated in this study …
Replication of internal defects and investigation of mechanical and fracture behaviour of rock using 3D printing and 3D numerical methods in combination with X-ray …
It is difficult to accurately visualize internal structure and characterize progressive fracture
process during rock failure due to the heterogeneous and opaque features of rock. This …
process during rock failure due to the heterogeneous and opaque features of rock. This …
[HTML][HTML] Two-dimensional X-ray CT image based meso-scale fracture modelling of concrete
Two-dimensional meso-scale finite element models with realistic aggregates, cement paste
and voids of concrete are developed using microscale X-ray Computed Tomography …
and voids of concrete are developed using microscale X-ray Computed Tomography …
Mesoscopic modelling of concrete material under static and dynamic loadings: A review
Further understanding of the mechanical responses and the failure mechanism of concrete
under different loadings, the mesoscale modelling approach considering the heterogeneity …
under different loadings, the mesoscale modelling approach considering the heterogeneity …
In-situ X-ray computed tomography characterisation of 3D fracture evolution and image-based numerical homogenisation of concrete
In-situ micro X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) tests of concrete cubes under progressive
compressive loading were carried out to study 3D fracture evolution. Both direct …
compressive loading were carried out to study 3D fracture evolution. Both direct …
Moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures, Part 1: mechanisms
The detrimental effects of water in asphalt mixtures and its manifestation as distresses in
asphalt pavements were first recognised in the 1930s and have been studied extensively …
asphalt pavements were first recognised in the 1930s and have been studied extensively …
Monte Carlo simulations of meso-scale dynamic compressive behavior of concrete based on X-ray computed tomography images
The dynamic damage and fracture behavior of concrete under compression with strain rate
up to 100 s− 1 is investigated by Monte Carlo simulations (MCSs) of realistic meso-scale …
up to 100 s− 1 is investigated by Monte Carlo simulations (MCSs) of realistic meso-scale …
Internal structure evolution of asphalt mixtures during freeze–thaw cycles
H Xu, W Guo, Y Tan - Materials & Design, 2015 - Elsevier
This paper is an attempt to identify the internal structure evolution within asphalt mixtures
under freeze–thaw cycles. Three types of asphalt mixtures were fabricated in the laboratory …
under freeze–thaw cycles. Three types of asphalt mixtures were fabricated in the laboratory …