Abstract: A new one‐dimensional model for random cyclic compression in concrete is developed. The model determines several geometrical loci in the uniaxial stress‐strain plane that govern the unloading‐reloading curves. The model ...

Abstract: A new one‐dimensional model for random cyclic tension in concrete is developed. The model determines several geometrical loci, defined as focal points, in the uniaxial stress‐displacement plane, which are used to compute ...

Abstract: The tensile strength of concrete is receiving an increasing amount of attention since the loading capacity and durability of structures are being studied more thoroughly, and since nonlinear fracture mechanics and numerical ...

Abstract: There is a lack of information about the behavior of cracked concrete subjected to in‐plane sustained shear loading. Tests are conducted on 46 push‐off specimens, each provided with a central crack, widths less than 0.10 ...

Abstract: A theoretical model is presented, analyzing in‐plane sustained shear tests on push‐off specimens, each provided with a central crack. The tests are described by an extended version of Walraven's two‐phase model accounting ...

Abstract: The acoustic emission (AE) technique can be a useful method for the investigation of local damage in materials. One of the advantages compared to other techniques is the recording of the damage process during the entire ...

Abstract: Concrete‐to‐concrete collisions may occur between breakwater armor elements. In assessing the resistance of the individual armor elements, next to concrete technology aspects and hydraulic aspects, information should be ...