Abstract: The propagation of blunt smeared crack bands through a finite element mesh in plain or reinforced concrete. structures is studied. A previous work, which demonstrated (approximate) independence of results from the chosen ...

Abstract: Asymmetry of the shape, supports, or loading of frames causes the initial post critical behavior to exhibit asymmetric bifurcation. Its source is the second‐order axial shortening of columns due to lateral deflection, which ...

Abstract: Contrary to the traditional view, unnotched direct tension test specimens of quasi‐brittle materials that exhibit post‐peak strain softening do not deform symmetrically. After passing the peak load, the equilibrium path ...

Abstract: A constitutive law for concrete under monotonic biaxial loading up to peak stress is presented in the form of a total, explicit relation between stresses and strains. Explicitness is achieved by expressing the bulk and ...

Abstract: Using linear elastic fracture analysis, the energy consumed per unit length of fracture (fracture energy) varies with the crack length, as described by the resistance curve (R‐curve). This concept, originally proposed for ...

Abstract: The concrete material model developed in the preceding Part I of this study is formulated numerically. The new model is then verified by comparisons with experimental data for compressive and tensile uniaxial tests, biaxial ...

Abstract: The mechanical behavior of the mesostructure of concrete is simulated by a three-dimensional lattice connecting the centers of aggregate particles. The model can describe not only tensile cracking and continuous fracture ...