Abstract: Presented is a practical and efficient method for the analysis of arbitrarily supported sandwich beams. Based on the previously derived set of governing variational equations, the present method ...

Abstract: Introducing a special vectorial internal variable quantifying the density, distribution and orientation of planar microcracks and assuming the existence of a potential in the space of affinities ...

Abstract: The discussion centers on the formulation of a constitutive model for brittle solids satisfying two conflicting requirements: simplicity and accuracy. Owing to the inherent complexity oif the ...

Abstract: The approximate, closed-form solutions for the inelastic strain and compliances are derived for some simple plane stress and plane strain cases. The computations are performed for a model-ignoring ...

Abstract: The present paper addresses the important question of the effect of size on the rupture strength of plain concrete by focusing on the underlying phenomena in the mesoscale of the material. The formulation is based upon the ...

Abstract: The paper suggests a phenomenological damage theory for perfectly brittle response of solids. The theory is based on the micromechanics of brittle deformation processes. The inelastic change of ...

Abstract: Recent failures of breakwaters have been attributed to low impact strength of armor blocks. The simultaneous loss of individual weight and interlocking ability that follows failure of slender units rekindled the interest ...