Abstract: Nonlinear axisymmetric finite element analyses are performed on the uniaxial compressive test of concrete cylinders. The models include thick steel loading plates, and cylinders with height‐to‐diameter ratios

Abstract: The fictitious crack model is extended so that it includes the effect of crack shearing. By the introduction of the so‐called equivalent length, it is possible to establish a smeared version of the fictitious crack model. ...

Abstract: Closed‐form solutions for the plastic response of a symmetric double‐lap joint are presented. The adherends are assumed to behave linear elastically in pure tension, whereas the adhesive is assumed to be in a state of pure ...

Abstract: For a concrete beam resting on a bed of sand, an analytical solution technique is derived by which the mobility can be identified. To achieve realistic predictions, significant damping in the bed needs to be introduced. ...