Abstract: This article presents a numerical approach in which the implicit finite element method and fracture mechanics concepts are applied to simulate crack propagation at the interface of fire insulation and truss members in steel ...

Abstract: This paper presents a numerical model for evaluating internal fracture and delamination at the interface of fire insulation and steel surface in structural members. A cohesive zone model in combination with contact condition ...

Abstract: A partially coupled effective stress analysis is assessed in predicting the seismic performance of a caisson-type quay wall. Using a nonlinear finite difference program, a numerical study of ...