One of the fundamental aspects in cohesive zone modeling is the definition of the traction-
separation relationship across fracture surfaces, which approximates the nonlinear fracture …

In the past few decades, extensive research on concrete modeling to predict behavior, crack
propagation, microcrack coalescence by utilizing different approaches (fracture mechanics …

The literature on concrete creep and shrinkage is vast and scattered over many media. A
host of books have already been devoted to this subject. Some are valuable compilations of …

This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great interest and importance,
exemplifying the relationship between experimental research, material modeling, structural …

This paper presents a three-dimensional, extrinsically enriched meshfree method for
initiation, branching, growth and coalescence of an arbitrary number of cracks in non-linear …

Mathematical modeling of the nonlinear triaxial behavior and damage of such a complex
material as concrete has been a long-standing challenge in which progress has been made …

We have developed a new crack tip element for the phantom‐node method. In this method,
a crack tip can be placed inside an element. Therefore, cracks can propagate almost …

The lattice discrete particle model (LDPM) is a mesoscale model for heterogeneous
materials. Developed for concrete, it simulates material mesostructure by modeling coarse …

We begin the article by summarizing some key developments in the field of Peridynamics
(PD) and arrive at a conclusion that two schools of PD are emerging in recent years. One …

This paper presents a new constitutive model describing the mechanical behavior of
concrete at early age and beyond. This model, entitled solidification–microprestress …